Proverbs 4:13-18

¹³Hold on to these instructions—don't let them go. Protect them, for they are life's foundation.

¹⁴Don't go the way of the wicked or follow the example of those who do evil.

¹⁵Avoid that way completely. Don't go there! Turn away, and walk on.

¹⁶Evil people won't rest until they've done something wrong; they can't sleep unless they've tripped someone up.

¹⁷For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.

¹⁸The way of life of the good is like the light of the sunrise, glowing brighter and brighter until the full light of day shines out.