Proverbs 4:5, 7, 13-15, 20-23, 26-27

Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; Keep her, for she is your life. Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil. Avoid it, do not travel on it; Turn away from it and pass on.

My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.

Ponder the path of your feet, And let all your ways be established. Do not turn to the right or the left; Remove your foot from evil.