14. Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
15. Avoid it, do not go on it; turn from it and pass on.
16. For they cannot sleep unless they have caused trouble or vexation; their sleep is taken away unless they have caused someone to fall.
17. For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
18. But the path of the [uncompromisingly] just and righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines more and more (brighter and clearer) until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day [to be prepared]. [II Sam. 23:4; Matt. 5:14; Phil. 2:15.]
19. The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble. [John 12:35.]
20. My son, attend to my words; consent and submit to my sayings.
21. Let them not depart from your sight; keep them in the center of your heart.