Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
When you see a thief, you befriend him, and throw in your lot with adulterers.
I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites.
…to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity,
Behold, these are the wicked—always carefree as they increase their wealth.
…my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path.
“You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.
Will you stay on the ancient path that wicked men have trod?
For your iniquity instructs your mouth, and you choose the language of the crafty.
Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke?