Proverbs 4

Pay attention and know understanding;

Don’t forsake my law.

tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.

Keep my commandments, and live.

Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth.

Love her, and she will keep you.

Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

She will bring you to honor when you embrace her.

She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”

The years of your life will be many.

I have led you in straight paths.

When you run, you will not stumble.

Keep her, for she is your life.

Don’t walk in the way of evil men.

Turn from it, and pass on.

Their sleep is taken away, unless they make someone fall.

and drink the wine of violence.

that shines more and more until the perfect day.

They don’t know what they stumble over.

Turn your ear to my sayings.

Keep them in the center of your heart.

and health to their whole body.

for out of it is the wellspring of life.

Put corrupt lips far from you.

Fix your gaze directly before you.

Let all of your ways be established.

Remove your foot from evil.