Proverbs 4:18-21

¹⁸The behavior of good/righteous people is like the light that begins to shine at dawn and then continues to shine brighter until the brightest time of day.

¹⁹But the behavior of wicked people is like deep/thick darkness. Because it is very dark, they cannot see the things that cause them to stumble.

²⁰My son, pay attention to what I am saying. Listen to my words carefully.

²¹Keep them close to you; let them penetrate your inner being,