Proverbs 4:10-19

10Hear, my son, and accept my sayings, And the years of your life will be many.

11I have instructed you in the way of [skillful and godly] wisdom; I have led you in upright paths.

12When you walk, your steps will not be impeded [for your path will be clear and open]; And when you run, you will not stumble.

13Take hold of instruction; [actively seek it, grip it firmly and] do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life.

14Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not go the way of evil men.

15Avoid it, do not travel on it; Turn away from it and pass on.

16For the wicked cannot sleep unless they do evil; And they are deprived of sleep unless they make someone stumble and fall.

17For they eat the bread of wickedness And drink the wine of violence.

18But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.

19The way of the wicked is like [deep] darkness; They do not know over what they stumble.