13. Seize the instruction! Do not let go! Guard her, for she is your life.
14. In the path of the wicked do not go; do not walk in the way of those who do evil.
15. Avoid it; do not transgress it; turn away from it and pass by.
16. For they will not sleep if they have not done wrong, and they are robbed of their sleep if they do not cause stumbling.
17. For they ate the bread of wickedness, and they drank the wine of violence.
18. But the path of the righteous ones is like the light of dawn, leading and shining until the day is full.
19. The way of the wicked ones is like deep darkness; they do not know what they stumble over.
20. My child, be attentive to my words; to my sayings incline your ear.
21. May they not escape from your sight; keep them in the midst of your heart.
22. For they are life to those who find them and healing to the entire body.
23. With all vigilance, keep your heart, for from it comes the source of life.
24. Remove from yourself deceitful speech, and abolish devious talk from yourself.
25. May your eyes look forward and your gaze be straight before you.
26. May the path of your foot be balanced and all your ways be sure.