²⁰ That you may walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous.

¹² that you won't be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.

⁶³ I am a friend of all those who fear you, Of those who observe your precepts.

¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.

²⁰ One who walks with wise men grows wise, But a companion of fools suffers harm.

⁷ Tell me, you whom my soul loves, Where you graze your flock, Where you rest them at noon; For why should I be as one who is veiled Beside the flocks of your companions? Lover

⁸ If you don't know, most beautiful among women, Follow the tracks of the sheep. Graze your young goats beside the shepherds' tents.

¹⁶ Thus says Yahweh, Stand you in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and you shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk [therein].

¹¹ Beloved, don't imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn't seen God.