Proverbs 4:18-27

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁸ The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,^(A)
shining brighter and brighter until midday.
¹⁹ But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom;^(B)
they don’t know what makes them stumble.^(C)

²⁰ My son, pay attention to my words;
listen closely to my sayings.^(D)
21 Don’t lose sight of them;^(E)
keep them within your heart.
²² For they are life to those who find them,
and health to one’s whole body.
²³ Guard your heart above all else,^[a]
for it is the source of life.^(F)
24 Don’t let your mouth speak dishonestly,^(G)
and don’t let your lips talk deviously.
²⁵ Let your eyes look forward;
fix your gaze^[b] straight ahead.^(H)
26 Carefully consider the path^[c] for your feet,^(I)
and all your ways will be established.
²⁷ Don’t turn to the right or to the left;^(J)
keep your feet away from evil.