Genesis 49:6
May my soul not enter their council nor my heart join their company, for in their rage they have killed men and hamstrung oxen at their whim.
May my soul not enter their council nor my heart join their company, for in their rage they have killed men and hamstrung oxen at their whim.
Psalm 1:1
How blessed is anyone who rejects the advice of the wicked and does not take a stand in the path that sinners tread, nor a seat in company with cynics
How blessed is anyone who rejects the advice of the wicked and does not take a stand in the path that sinners tread, nor a seat in company with cynics
Psalm 26:4-5
No sitting with wastrels for me, no travelling with hypocrites;5 I hate the company of sinners, I refuse to sit down with the wicked.
No sitting with wastrels for me, no travelling with hypocrites;5 I hate the company of sinners, I refuse to sit down with the wicked.
Psalm 40:4
How blessed are those who put their trust in Yahweh, who have not sided with rebels and those who have gone astray in falsehood.
How blessed are those who put their trust in Yahweh, who have not sided with rebels and those who have gone astray in falsehood.
Proverbs 1:10
My child, if sinners try to seduce you, do not go with them.
Proverbs 2:10-16
When wisdom comes into your heart and knowledge fills your soul with delight, 11 then prudence will be there to watch over you, and understanding will be your guardian 12 to keep you from the way that is evil, from those whose speech is deceitful, 13 from those who leave the paths of honesty to walk the roads of darkness: 14 those who find their joy in doing wrong, and their delight in deceitfulness, 15 whose tracks are twisted, and the paths that they tread crooked. 16 To keep you, too, from the woman who belongs to another, from the stranger, with her wheedling words;
My child, if sinners try to seduce you, do not go with them.
Proverbs 2:10-16
When wisdom comes into your heart and knowledge fills your soul with delight, 11 then prudence will be there to watch over you, and understanding will be your guardian 12 to keep you from the way that is evil, from those whose speech is deceitful, 13 from those who leave the paths of honesty to walk the roads of darkness: 14 those who find their joy in doing wrong, and their delight in deceitfulness, 15 whose tracks are twisted, and the paths that they tread crooked. 16 To keep you, too, from the woman who belongs to another, from the stranger, with her wheedling words;
Proverbs 7:6-27
While I was at the window of my house, I was looking out through the lattice 7 and I saw, among the callow youths, I noticed among the lads, one boy who had no sense. 8 Going along the lane, near the corner where she lives, he reaches the path to her house, 9 at twilight when day is declining, at dead of night and in the dark. 10 And look, a woman is coming to meet him, dressed like a prostitute, false of heart. 11 She is loud and brazen; her feet cannot rest at home. 12 Once in the street, once in the square, she lurks at every corner.13 She catches hold of him, she kisses him, the bold-faced creature says to him, 14 'I had to offer a communion sacrifice, I have discharged my vows today; 15 that is why I came out to meet you, to look for you, and now I have found you. 16 I have spread coverlets over my divan, embroidered stuff, Egyptian material, 17 I have sprinkled my bed with myrrh, with aloes and cinnamon.18 Come on, we'll make love as much as we like, till morning. Let us enjoy the delights of love! 19 For my husband is not at home, he has gone on a very long journey, 20 taking his moneybags with him; he will not be back till the moon is full.' 21 With her persistent coaxing she overcomes him, lures him on with her wheedling patter. 22 Forthwith he follows her, like an ox on its way to the slaughterhouse, like a madman on his way to the stocks, 23 until an arrow pierces him to the liver, like the bird that dashes into the net without realizing that its life is at stake. 24 And now, son, listen to me, pay attention to the words I have to say: 25 do not let your heart stray into her ways, or wander into her paths; 26 she has done so many to death, and the strongest have all been her victims. 27 Her house is the way to Sheol, the descent to the courts of death.
While I was at the window of my house, I was looking out through the lattice 7 and I saw, among the callow youths, I noticed among the lads, one boy who had no sense. 8 Going along the lane, near the corner where she lives, he reaches the path to her house, 9 at twilight when day is declining, at dead of night and in the dark. 10 And look, a woman is coming to meet him, dressed like a prostitute, false of heart. 11 She is loud and brazen; her feet cannot rest at home. 12 Once in the street, once in the square, she lurks at every corner.13 She catches hold of him, she kisses him, the bold-faced creature says to him, 14 'I had to offer a communion sacrifice, I have discharged my vows today; 15 that is why I came out to meet you, to look for you, and now I have found you. 16 I have spread coverlets over my divan, embroidered stuff, Egyptian material, 17 I have sprinkled my bed with myrrh, with aloes and cinnamon.18 Come on, we'll make love as much as we like, till morning. Let us enjoy the delights of love! 19 For my husband is not at home, he has gone on a very long journey, 20 taking his moneybags with him; he will not be back till the moon is full.' 21 With her persistent coaxing she overcomes him, lures him on with her wheedling patter. 22 Forthwith he follows her, like an ox on its way to the slaughterhouse, like a madman on his way to the stocks, 23 until an arrow pierces him to the liver, like the bird that dashes into the net without realizing that its life is at stake. 24 And now, son, listen to me, pay attention to the words I have to say: 25 do not let your heart stray into her ways, or wander into her paths; 26 she has done so many to death, and the strongest have all been her victims. 27 Her house is the way to Sheol, the descent to the courts of death.
Whoever walks with the
wise becomes wise, whoever mixes with fools will be ruined.
Proverbs 22:24-25
Do not make friends with one who gives way to anger, make no one quick-tempered a companion of yours, 25 for fear you learn such behavior and in it find a snare for yourself.
Do not make friends with one who gives way to anger, make no one quick-tempered a companion of yours, 25 for fear you learn such behavior and in it find a snare for yourself.
Proverbs 23:6-7
Do not eat the food of anyone whose eye is jealous, do not hanker for his delicacies. 7 For what he is really thinking about is himself: 'Eat and drink,' he tells you, but his heart is not with you.
Do not eat the food of anyone whose eye is jealous, do not hanker for his delicacies. 7 For what he is really thinking about is himself: 'Eat and drink,' he tells you, but his heart is not with you.
Proverbs 23:17
Do not let your heart be envious of sinners but remain steady every day in the fear of Yahweh
Do not let your heart be envious of sinners but remain steady every day in the fear of Yahweh
Proverbs 25:6-7
In the presence of the king do not give yourself airs, do not take a place among the great; 7 better to be invited, 'Come up here', than be humiliated in the presence of the prince.
In the presence of the king do not give yourself airs, do not take a place among the great; 7 better to be invited, 'Come up here', than be humiliated in the presence of the prince.
Proverbs 27:10
Do not give up your friend or your father's friend; when trouble comes, do not go off to your brother's house, better a near neighbor than a distant brother.
Do not give up your friend or your father's friend; when trouble comes, do not go off to your brother's house, better a near neighbor than a distant brother.
Sirach 6:36
If you see a man of understanding, visit him early, let your feet wear out his doorstep.
If you see a man of understanding, visit him early, let your feet wear out his doorstep.
Sirach 8:9
Do not dismiss what the old people have to say, for they too were taught by their parents; from them you will learn how to think, and the art of the timely answer.
Do not dismiss what the old people have to say, for they too were taught by their parents; from them you will learn how to think, and the art of the timely answer.
Sirach 8:11
Refuse to be provoked by the insolent, for fear that such a one try to trap you in your words.
Refuse to be provoked by the insolent, for fear that such a one try to trap you in your words.
Sirach 8:15
Do not go travelling with a rash man, for fear he becomes burdensome to you; he will act as the whim takes him, and you will both be ruined by his folly.
Do not go travelling with a rash man, for fear he becomes burdensome to you; he will act as the whim takes him, and you will both be ruined by his folly.
Sirach 8:16
Do not argue with a quick-tempered man, do not go with him where there are no other people, since blood counts for nothing in his eyes, and where no help is to be had, he will strike you down.
Do not argue with a quick-tempered man, do not go with him where there are no other people, since blood counts for nothing in his eyes, and where no help is to be had, he will strike you down.
Sirach 8:18
In a stranger's presence do nothing that should be kept secret, since you cannot tell what use the stranger will make of it.
In a stranger's presence do nothing that should be kept secret, since you cannot tell what use the stranger will make of it.
Sirach 9:10
Do not desert an old friend; the new one will not be his match. New friend, new wine; when it grows old, you drink it with pleasure.
Do not desert an old friend; the new one will not be his match. New friend, new wine; when it grows old, you drink it with pleasure.
Sirach 9:13
Keep your distance from the man who has the power to put to death, and you will not be haunted by the fear of dying. If you do approach him, make no false move, or he may take your life. Realize that you are treading among trip-lines, that you are strolling on the battlements.
Keep your distance from the man who has the power to put to death, and you will not be haunted by the fear of dying. If you do approach him, make no false move, or he may take your life. Realize that you are treading among trip-lines, that you are strolling on the battlements.
Sirach 9:15
For conversation seek the intelligent, let all your discussions bear on the law of the Most High.
For conversation seek the intelligent, let all your discussions bear on the law of the Most High.
30 Like a captive partridge
in a cage, so is the heart of the proud: like a spy he watches for your
downfall, 31 ever on the look-out,
turning good into bad and finding fault with what is praiseworthy.
Sirach 11:33
Beware of a scoundrel and his evil contrivances, in case he puts a smear on you for ever.
Beware of a scoundrel and his evil contrivances, in case he puts a smear on you for ever.
Sirach 12:10-12, 15
Do not ever trust an enemy; as bronze tarnishes, so does an enemy's malice.11 Even if he behaves humbly and comes bowing and scraping, maintain your reserve and be on your guard against him. Behave towards him as if you were polishing a mirror, you will find that his tarnish cannot last.12 Do not stand him beside you in case he thrusts you out and takes your place. Do not seat him on your right, or he will be after your position, and then you will remember what I have said and sadly admit that I was right.
Do not ever trust an enemy; as bronze tarnishes, so does an enemy's malice.11 Even if he behaves humbly and comes bowing and scraping, maintain your reserve and be on your guard against him. Behave towards him as if you were polishing a mirror, you will find that his tarnish cannot last.12 Do not stand him beside you in case he thrusts you out and takes your place. Do not seat him on your right, or he will be after your position, and then you will remember what I have said and sadly admit that I was right.
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15 He will stay with you for a while, but if you once give way he will press
his advantage.
Sirach 12:13-14
Who feels sorry for a snake-charmer bitten by a snake, or for those who take risks with savage animals? -14 just so for one who consorts with a sinner, and becomes an accomplice in his sins.
Who feels sorry for a snake-charmer bitten by a snake, or for those who take risks with savage animals? -14 just so for one who consorts with a sinner, and becomes an accomplice in his sins.
Sirach 12:16-18
An enemy may have sweetness on his lips, and in his heart a scheme to throw you into the ditch. An enemy may have tears in his eyes, but if he gets a chance there can never be too much blood for him. 17 If you meet with misfortune, you will find him there before you, and, pretending to help you, he will trip you up.18 He will wag his head and clap his hands, he will whisper a lot and his expression will change.
An enemy may have sweetness on his lips, and in his heart a scheme to throw you into the ditch. An enemy may have tears in his eyes, but if he gets a chance there can never be too much blood for him. 17 If you meet with misfortune, you will find him there before you, and, pretending to help you, he will trip you up.18 He will wag his head and clap his hands, he will whisper a lot and his expression will change.
Sirach 13:1
Whoever touches pitch will be defiled, and anyone who associates with the proud will come to be like them.
Whoever touches pitch will be defiled, and anyone who associates with the proud will come to be like them.
Sirach 13:2
Do not try to carry a burden too heavy for you, do not associate with someone more powerful and wealthy than yourself. Why put the clay pot next to the iron cauldron? It will only break when they bang against each other.
Do not try to carry a burden too heavy for you, do not associate with someone more powerful and wealthy than yourself. Why put the clay pot next to the iron cauldron? It will only break when they bang against each other.
Sirach 13:4-7
If you are useful the rich will exploit you, if you go bankrupt he will desert you. 5 Are you well off? - he will live with you, he will clean you out without a single qualm.6 Does he need you? - he will hoodwink you, smile at you and raise your hopes; he will speak politely to you and say, 'Is there anything you need?' 7 He will make you feel small at his dinner parties and, having cleaned you out two or three times over, will end by laughing at you. Afterwards, when he sees you, he will avoid you and shake his head about you.
If you are useful the rich will exploit you, if you go bankrupt he will desert you. 5 Are you well off? - he will live with you, he will clean you out without a single qualm.6 Does he need you? - he will hoodwink you, smile at you and raise your hopes; he will speak politely to you and say, 'Is there anything you need?' 7 He will make you feel small at his dinner parties and, having cleaned you out two or three times over, will end by laughing at you. Afterwards, when he sees you, he will avoid you and shake his head about you.
Sirach 13:9-11
When an influential person invites you, show reluctance, and he will press his invitation all the more.10 Do not thrust yourself forward, in case you are pushed aside, but do not stand aloof, or you will be overlooked. 11 Do not affect to treat him as an equal, do not trust his flow of words; since all this talking is expressly meant to test you, under cover of geniality he will be weighing you up.
When an influential person invites you, show reluctance, and he will press his invitation all the more.10 Do not thrust yourself forward, in case you are pushed aside, but do not stand aloof, or you will be overlooked. 11 Do not affect to treat him as an equal, do not trust his flow of words; since all this talking is expressly meant to test you, under cover of geniality he will be weighing you up.
Sirach 13:12-13
Pitiless is anyone who retails gossip; he will not spare you either blows or chains.13 Be wary, take very great care, because you are walking with your own downfall.
Pitiless is anyone who retails gossip; he will not spare you either blows or chains.13 Be wary, take very great care, because you are walking with your own downfall.
Sirach 13:16-18
Every living thing loves its own sort, and every man his fellow. 16 Every creature mixes with its kind, and human beings stick to their own sort. 17 How can wolf and lamb agree? - Just so with sinner and devout.18 What peace can there be between hyena and dog? And what peace between rich and poor?
Every living thing loves its own sort, and every man his fellow. 16 Every creature mixes with its kind, and human beings stick to their own sort. 17 How can wolf and lamb agree? - Just so with sinner and devout.18 What peace can there be between hyena and dog? And what peace between rich and poor?
Sirach 22:13
Do not waste many words on the stupid, do not go near a dolt. Beware of him, or you will have trouble and be soiled by contact with him; keep away from him, and you will have peace of mind and not be exasperated by his folly.
Do not waste many words on the stupid, do not go near a dolt. Beware of him, or you will have trouble and be soiled by contact with him; keep away from him, and you will have peace of mind and not be exasperated by his folly.
Sirach 22:23
Win your neighbor’s confidence when he is poor, so that you may enjoy his later good fortune with him; stand by him in times of trouble, in order to have your share when he comes into a legacy.
Win your neighbor’s confidence when he is poor, so that you may enjoy his later good fortune with him; stand by him in times of trouble, in order to have your share when he comes into a legacy.
Sirach 37:7-9
Any adviser will offer advice, but some are governed by self-interest.8 Beware of someone who offers advice; first find out what he wants himself- since his advice coincides with his own interest -- in case he has designs on you 9 and tells you, 'You are on the right road,' but stands well clear to see what will happen to you.
Any adviser will offer advice, but some are governed by self-interest.8 Beware of someone who offers advice; first find out what he wants himself- since his advice coincides with his own interest -- in case he has designs on you 9 and tells you, 'You are on the right road,' but stands well clear to see what will happen to you.
Sirach 37:10
Do not consult anyone who looks at you askance, conceal your plans from people jealous of you.
Do not consult anyone who looks at you askance, conceal your plans from people jealous of you.
Sirach 37:11
Do not consult a woman about her rival, or a coward about war, a merchant about prices, or a buyer about selling, anyone mean about gratitude, or anyone selfish about kindness, a lazy fellow about any sort of work, or a casual worker about finishing a job, an idle servant about a major undertaking-- do not rely on these for any advice.
Do not consult a woman about her rival, or a coward about war, a merchant about prices, or a buyer about selling, anyone mean about gratitude, or anyone selfish about kindness, a lazy fellow about any sort of work, or a casual worker about finishing a job, an idle servant about a major undertaking-- do not rely on these for any advice.
Sirach 37:12
But have constant recourse to some devout person, whom you know to be a keeper of the commandments, whose soul matches your own, and who, if you go wrong, will be sympathetic.
But have constant recourse to some devout person, whom you know to be a keeper of the commandments, whose soul matches your own, and who, if you go wrong, will be sympathetic.
Jeremiah 15:17
I never sat in the company of scoffers amusing myself; with your hands on me I held myself aloof, since you had filled me with indignation.
I never sat in the company of scoffers amusing myself; with your hands on me I held myself aloof, since you had filled me with indignation.
Luke 14:12-14
When you give a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relations or rich neighbors, in case they invite you back and so repay you.13 No; when you have a party, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind;14 then you will be blessed, for they have no means to repay you and so you will be repaid when the upright rise again.
When you give a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relations or rich neighbors, in case they invite you back and so repay you.13 No; when you have a party, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind;14 then you will be blessed, for they have no means to repay you and so you will be repaid when the upright rise again.
James 2:1-4
My brothers, do not let class distinction enter into your faith in Jesus Christ, our glorified Lord.2 Now suppose a man comes into your synagogue, well-dressed and with a gold ring on, and at the same time a poor man comes in, in shabby clothes,3 and you take notice of the well-dressed man, and say, 'Come this way to the best seats'; then you tell the poor man, 'Stand over there' or 'You can sit on the floor by my foot-rest.'4 In making this distinction among yourselves have you not used a corrupt standard?
My brothers, do not let class distinction enter into your faith in Jesus Christ, our glorified Lord.2 Now suppose a man comes into your synagogue, well-dressed and with a gold ring on, and at the same time a poor man comes in, in shabby clothes,3 and you take notice of the well-dressed man, and say, 'Come this way to the best seats'; then you tell the poor man, 'Stand over there' or 'You can sit on the floor by my foot-rest.'4 In making this distinction among yourselves have you not used a corrupt standard?
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