Proverbs 4:10-19 - The Right Path

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Hear, my son, and accept my sayings,
And the years of your life will be many.
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I have instructed you in the way of [skillful and godly] wisdom;
I have led you in upright paths.
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When you walk, your steps will not be impeded [for your path will be clear and open];
And when you run, you will not stumble.
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Take hold of instruction; [actively seek it, grip it firmly and] do not let go.
Guard her, for she is your life.
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Do not enter the path of the wicked,
And do not go the way of evil men.
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Avoid it, do not travel on it;
Turn away from it and pass on.
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For the wicked cannot sleep unless they do evil;
And they are deprived of sleep unless they make someone stumble and fall.
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For they eat the bread of wickedness
And drink the wine of violence.
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But 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.
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The way of the wicked is like [deep] darkness;
They do not know over what they stumble.