Whoever associates with bad people, even if their nature does not affect him, will be accused of following their ways, and if he goes to a tavern to pray, he will be attributed to drinking wine.

You have drawn a mark upon yourself with ignorance

By choosing the ignorant for companionship.

I asked a wise man for a piece of advice,

He told me: 'Do not associate with the ignorant.'

For if you are a wise man of the world, you will be [considered] a fool,

And if you are ignorant, you will be even more foolish.