You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked.

When you see a thief, you join him; you associate with men who are unfaithful to their wives.

May their names be deleted from the scroll of the living! Do not let their names be listed with the godly!

They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do.

I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.

Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people,

Remember how the enemy hurls insults, O Lord, and how a foolish nation blasphemes your name!

The account of his intervention will be recorded for future generations; people yet to be born will praise the Lord.

Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them!