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Proverbs 4:18-27

18 The way of the good person is like the light of dawn, growing brighter and brighter until full daylight.

18 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.

19 But the wicked walk around in the dark; they can't even see what makes them stumble.

19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.

20 My child, pay attention to my words; listen closely to what I say.

20 My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words.

21 Don't ever forget my words; keep them always in mind.

21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;

22 They are the key to life for those who find them; they bring health to the whole body.

22 for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.

23 Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.

23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

24 Don't use your mouth to tell lies; don't ever say things that are not true.

24 Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

25 Keep your eyes focused on what is right, and look straight ahead to what is good.

25 Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.

26 Be careful what you do, and always do what is right.

26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.

27 Don't turn off the road of goodness; keep away from evil paths.

27 Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.