What does the Bible say about choosing your friends carefully?

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The Bible teaches that we should choose close friends wisely, seeking companions who strengthen our faith and character rather than draw us into sin. Proverbs 13:20 says that walking with the wise makes one wise, while 1 Corinthians 15:33 warns that bad company corrupts good morals. Proverbs 12:26 urges the righteous to choose friends carefully, and Proverbs 22:24-25 cautions against close ties with angry people whose habits may become our own. Christian friendship should be marked by loyalty, truth, and mutual sharpening, as Proverbs 17:17 and Proverbs 27:17 show. We love all people, yet guard our hearts and pursue fellowship that helps us follow Christ faithfully.