18. The path of those who live right is like the early morning light. It gets brighter and brighter until the full light of day.
19. But the path of the wicked is like a dark night. They trip and fall over what they cannot see.
20. My son, pay attention to what I say. Listen closely to my words.
21. Don’t let them out of your sight. Never stop thinking about them.
22. These words are the secret of life and health to all who discover them.
23. Above all, be careful what you think because your thoughts control your life.
24. Don’t bend the truth or say things that you know are not right.
25. Keep your eyes on the path, and look straight ahead.
26. Make sure you are going the right way, and nothing will make you fall.
27. Don’t go to the right or to the left, and you will stay away from evil.