Proverbs 9:6

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

Come not in the path of the ungodly, and walk not in the way of the wicked.

He that goeth in the company of wise men, shall be wise; but whoso is a companion of fools shall be hurt.

I have not dwelt with vain persons; neither will I have fellowship with the deceitful.

Hearken, O daughter, and consider; incline thine ear. Forget also thine own people, and thy father's house.

Away from me, ye wicked! I will keep the commandments of my God!

And with many other words bare he witness, and exhorted them saying, "Save yourselves from this untoward generation."

Wherefore, "Come out from among them, and separate yourselves," saith the Lord, "and touch none unclean thing: so will I receive you,

And I heard another voice from heaven say, "Come away from her, my people, that ye be not partakers in her sins, that ye receive not of her plagues.

I will show thee the way of wisdom, and lead thee in the right paths.

To take heed unto the chastening of nurture, is the way of life; but he that refuseth to be reformed, deceiveth himself.

Enter in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

"Strive with yourselves to enter in at the strait gate: For many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

I have not dwelt with vain persons; neither will I have fellowship with the deceitful.

Come not in the path of the ungodly, and walk not in the way of the wicked.

See that thou meddle not with a fool; and do as though thou hadst no knowledge.

Go ye therefore out into the highways, and as many as ye find, bid them to the marriage.'

Be not, therefore, companions with them.