18. The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until the full day.
19. The way of the wicked is like darkness. They do not know what makes them stumble.
20. My son, pay attention to my words— incline your ear to my sayings.
21. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart.
22. For they are life to those who find them and health to their whole body.
23. Guard your heart diligently, for from it flow the springs of life.
24. Put away perversity from your mouth, and keep devious lips far from you.