Blessed is the man who has not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor has stood in the way of sinners, nor has sat in the seat of the scornful.

I am a companion of all who fear You, and of those who keep Your Precepts.

Depart from me, you evildoers, for I will keep the Commandments of my God.

Forsake simplicity, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread, but he who follows vanities lacks heart.

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

I did not sit in the council of the mockers, nor rejoice; I sat alone because of Your hand; for You have filled me with indignation.

Do not be led astray: Evil company corrupts good character.

Therefore, Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.