18 But the path of righteous people is like the light of dawnthat becomes brighter and brighter until it reaches midday.
19 The way of wicked people is like deep darkness.They do not know what makes them stumble.
20 My son,pay attention to my words.Open your ears to what I say.
21 Do not lose sight of these things.Keep them deep within your heart
22 because they are life to those who find themand they heal the whole body.
23 Guard your heart more than anything else,because the source of your life flows from it.
24 Remove dishonesty from your mouth.Put deceptive speech far away from your lips.