Proverbs 4:9-20
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9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
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10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
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11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
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12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
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13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
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14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
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15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
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16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
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17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
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18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
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19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
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20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.