Proverbs 4:10-15

English Standard Version

^10 (A)Hear, ^(B)my son, and accept my words,
    that ^(C)the years of your life may be many.
¹¹ I have ^(D)taught you the way of wisdom;
    I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
¹² When you walk, ^(E)your step will not be hampered,
    and ^(F)if you run, you will not stumble.
^13 (G)Keep hold of instruction; do not let go;
    guard her, for she is your ^(H)life.
^14 (I)Do not enter the path of the wicked,
    and do not walk in the way of the evil.
¹⁵ Avoid it; do not go on it;
    turn away from it and pass on.