I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites.
I did not sit in the company of revelers, nor did I rejoice; I sat alone, because your hand was upon me, for you had filled me with indignation.
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you,
I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.
Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”
Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight.”
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