Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 4:18-27"

Proverbs 4:18-27

18 The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live, the brighter they shine.

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

19 But the road of wrongdoing gets darker and darker - travelers can't see a thing; they fall flat on their faces. Learn It by Heart

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

20 Dear friend, listen well to my words; tune your ears to my voice.

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

21 Keep my message in plain view at all times. Concentrate! Learn it by heart!

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

22 Those who discover these words live, really live; body and soul, they're bursting with health.

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

23 Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that's where life starts.

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

24 Don't talk out of both sides of your mouth; avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip.

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

25 Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions.

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

26 Watch your step, and the road will stretch out smooth before you.

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

27 Look neither right nor left; leave evil in the dust.

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