18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. 19 But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble. 20 My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
Proverbs 4:18–20
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Isaiah 26:6–8
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Proverbs 5:1–2
1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight, 2 that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.
Proverbs 4:10–12
10 Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many. 11 I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.
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 6:22–24
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Proverbs 13:8–10
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Proverbs 4:1–2
1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.
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.
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