Proverbs 4:11-18

11I have taught you the way of wisdom. I have guided you along decent paths.

12When you walk, your stride will not be hampered. Even if you run, you will not stumble.

13Cling to discipline. Do not relax your grip on it. Keep it because it is your life.

14Do not stray onto the path of wicked people. Do not walk in the way of evil people.

15Avoid it. Do not walk near it. Turn away from it, and keep on walking.

16Wicked people cannot sleep unless they do wrong, and they are robbed of their sleep unless they make someone stumble.

17They eat food obtained through wrongdoing and drink wine obtained through violence.

18But the path of righteous people is like the light of dawn that becomes brighter and brighter until it reaches midday.