12 When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life. 14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
Proverbs 4:12–14
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Proverbs 2:19–21
19 None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life. 20 So you will follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous. 21 For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;
Proverbs 4:26–27
26 Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. 27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.
Sirach 32:19–21
19 Do nothing without counsel, but when you have acted, don’t regret it. (WEB) 20 Don’t go in a way of conflict. Don’t stumble in stony places. (WEB) 21 Don’t be overconfident on a smooth road. (WEB)
Proverbs 3:22–24
22 They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. 23 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. 24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.
Proverbs 12:27–28
27 A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession. 28 There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.
Proverbs 16:16–18
16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. 17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. 18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 1:14–16
14 Throw in your lot with us; let us all share one purse”— 15 my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path. 16 For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood.
Psalms 17:4–6
4 As for the deeds of men— by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. 5 My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped. 6 I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.
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