⁴ I do not spend time with liars
    or go along with hypocrites.

¹⁷ I never joined the people in their merry feasts.
    I sat alone because your hand was on me.
    I was filled with indignation at their sins.

²⁰ Walk with the wise and become wise;
    associate with fools and get in trouble.

¹⁷ Therefore, come out from among unbelievers,
    and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord.
Don’t touch their filthy things,
    and I will welcome you.^[a]

¹¹ A hard worker has plenty of food,
    but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.

⁶ Leave your simple ways behind, and begin to live;
    learn to use good judgment.”