10. Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many.
11. I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.
12. When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; And if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
13. Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: Keep her; for she is thy life.
14. Enter not into the path of the wicked, And walk not in the way of evil men.
15. Avoid it, pass not by it; Turn from it, and pass on.
16. For they sleep not, except they do evil; And their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
17. For they eat the bread of wickedness, And drink the wine of violence.