⁴ I have not sat with deceitful men, Neither will I go in with hypocrites.

¹ Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the way of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers;

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

¹⁷ I didn't sit in the assembly of those who make merry, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of your hand; for you have filled me with indignation.

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

⁶ Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding."

¹¹ He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

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

³³ Don't be deceived! "Evil companionships corrupt good morals."

¹⁷ Therefore, "'Come out from among them, And be separate,' says the Lord, 'Touch no unclean thing. I will receive you.