Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined.

I am a friend of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws.

Go away from me, you sinful people. I will obey the commands of my God.

Tell me, my love, Where will you lead your flock to graze? Where will they rest from the noonday sun? Why should I need to look for you among the flocks of the other shepherds?

Don't you know the place, loveliest of women? Go and follow the flock; find pasture for your goats near the tents of the shepherds.

The LORD said to his people, "Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths and where the best road is. Walk in it, and you will live in peace." But they said, "No, we will not!"

We do not want you to become lazy, but to be like those who believe and are patient, and so receive what God has promised.

My dear friend, do not imitate what is bad, but imitate what is good. Whoever does good belongs to God; whoever does what is bad has not seen God.