Proverbs 4:18-27

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¹⁸ But the good man walks along in the ever-brightening light of God’s favor; the dawn gives way to morning splendor, ¹⁹ while the evil man gropes and stumbles in the dark.

²⁰ Listen, son of mine, to what I say. Listen carefully. ²¹ Keep these thoughts ever in mind; let them penetrate deep within your heart, ²² for they will mean real life for you and radiant health.

²³ Above all else, guard your affections. For they influence everything else in your life. ²⁴ Spurn the careless kiss of a prostitute.^[a] Stay far from her. ²⁵ Look straight ahead; don’t even turn your head to look. ²⁶ Watch your step. Stick to the path and be safe. ²⁷ Don’t sidetrack; pull back your foot from danger.