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.
22. For they are life to those who find them, healing and health to all their flesh.
23. Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life.
24. Put away from you false and dishonest speech, and willful and contrary talk put far from you.
25. Let your eyes look right on [with fixed purpose], and let your gaze be straight before you.
26. Consider well the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established and ordered aright.
27. Turn not aside to the right hand or to the left; remove your foot from evil.