9. She will place on your head a graceful garland;she will bestow on you a beautiful crown.”
10. Hear, my son, and accept my words,that the years of your life may be many.
11. I have taught you the way of wisdom;I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
12. When you walk, your step will not be hampered,and if you run, you will not stumble.
13. Keep hold of instruction; do not let go;guard her, for she is your life.
14. Do not enter the path of the wicked,and do not walk in the way of the evil.
15. Avoid it; do not go on it;turn away from it and pass on.
16. For they cannot sleep unless they have done wrong;they are robbed of sleep unless they have made someone stumble.
17. For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.