Proverbs 4:10–15

TWO WAYS OF LIFE

10 Listen, my son. Accept my words,c

and you will live many years.d

11 I am teaching you the way of wisdom;

I am guiding you on straight paths.e

12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered;f

when you run, you will not stumble.g

13 Hold on to instruction; don’t let go.h

Guard it, for it is your life.

14 Keep off the path of the wicked;i

don’t proceed on the way of evil ones.

15 Avoid it; don’t travel on it.

Turn away from it, and pass it by.