New English Translation

Proverbs 4:17-20 New English Translation (NET)

17. For they eat bread gained from wickednessand drink wine obtained from violence.

18. But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light,growing brighter and brighter until full day.

19. The way of the wicked is like gloomy darkness;they do not know what causes them to stumble.

20. My child, pay attention to my words;listen attentively to my sayings.