Proverbs 4:18-26

18The life of righteous people is like the sun at dawn. It gets brighter and brighter until midday.

19But the life of wicked people is like a very dark road. They cannot even see what causes them to fall.

20My child, listen carefully to my teaching and to everything that I tell you.

21Never forget my words. Keep them safe in your mind.

22They will give true life to anyone who takes hold of them. They will give health to your whole body.

23Be very careful to keep your mind safe. The thoughts that you think make you the person that you are.

24Never tell lies or try to deceive other people.

25Look straight in front of you to see clearly where you are going.

26Decide carefully where you are going in life. Then you will be on a good, safe path.