Proverbs 4:14-15

4:14 Do not enter the path of the wicked

or walk in the way of those who are evil.

4:15 Avoid it, do not go on it;

turn away from it, and go on.

Proverbs 9:6

9:6 Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live,

and proceed in the way of understanding.”

Proverbs 13:20

13:20 The one who associates with the wise grows wise,

but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Psalms 1:1

Book 1
(Psalms 1-41)

Psalm 1

1:1 How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked,

or stand in the pathway with sinners,

or sit in the assembly of scoffers!

Psalms 26:4-5

26:4 I do not associate with deceitful men,

or consort with those who are dishonest.

26:5 I hate the mob of evil men,

and do not associate with the wicked.

Psalms 26:2

26:2 Examine me, O Lord, and test me!

Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!

Colossians 1:17

1:17 He himself is before all things and all things are held together in him.