And after the death of Jehoiada the rulers of Judah came and bowed down to the king. And the king gave heed to them.

And they forsook the house of Jehovah the God of their fathers, and served the groves and idols; and wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem because of their trespass.

My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.

The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

He who walks with the wise will be wise, but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

My son, cease to hear correction, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.