16. They don’t sleep unless they do evil;they are robbed of sleep unless they make someone stumble.
17. They eat the bread of evil,and they drink the wine of violence.
18. The way of the righteous is like morning lightthat gets brighter and brighter till it is full day.
19. The path of the wicked is like deep darkness;they don’t know where they will stumble.
20. My son, pay attention to my words.Bend your ear to my speech.
21. Don’t let them slip from your sight.Guard them in your mind.
22. They are life to those who find them,and healing for their entire body.
23. More than anything you guard, protect your mind, for life flows from it.
24. Have nothing to do with a corrupt mouth;keep devious lips far from you.
25. Focus your eyes straight ahead;keep your gaze on what is in front of you.
26. Watch your feet on the way,and all your paths will be secure.
27. Don’t deviate a bit to the right or the left;turn your feet away from evil.