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Proverbs 4:18-27

18 The path of those who do what is right is like the first gleam of dawn. It shines brighter and brighter until the full light of day.

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

19 But the way of those who do what is wrong is like deep darkness. They don't know what makes them trip and fall.

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

20 My son, pay attention to what I say. Listen closely to my words.

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

21 Don't let them out of your sight. Keep them in your heart.

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

22 They are life to those who find them. They are health to your whole body.

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

23 Above everything else, guard your heart. It is where your life comes from.

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

24 Don't speak with twisted words. Keep evil talk away from your lips.

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

25 Let your eyes look straight ahead. Keep looking right in front of you.

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

26 Make level paths for your feet to walk on. Only go on ways that are firm.

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

27 Don't turn to the right or left. Keep your feet from the path of evil.

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