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Proverbs 4:14-27

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14Do not enter the path of the wicked

And do not proceed in the way of evil people.

15Avoid it, do not pass by it;

Turn away from it and pass on.

16For they cannot sleep unless they do evil;

And they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble.

17For they eat the bread of wickedness,

And drink the wine of violence.

18But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn

That shines brighter and brighter until the full day.

19The way of the wicked is like darkness;

They do not know over what they stumble.

20My son, pay attention to my words;

Incline your ear to my sayings.

21They are not to escape from your sight;

Keep them in the midst of your heart.

22For they are life to those who find them,

And healing to all their body.

23Watch over your heart with all diligence,

For from it flow the springs of life.

24Rid yourself of a deceitful mouth

And keep devious speech far from you.

25Let your eyes look directly ahead

And let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you.

26Watch the path of your feet,

And all your ways will be established.

27Do not turn to the right or to the left;

Turn your foot from evil.