¹⁸ But the ^(A)path of the righteous is like the ^(B)light of dawn
That ^(C)shines brighter and brighter until the ^(D)full day.
¹⁹ The ^(E)way of the wicked is like darkness;
They do not know over what they ^[a](F)stumble.

²⁰ My son, ^(G)pay attention to my words;
^(H)Incline your ear to my sayings.
^21 (I)They are not to escape from your sight;
^(J)Keep them in the midst of your heart.
²² For they are ^(K)life to those who find them,
And ^(L)healing to all ^[b]their body.
²³ Watch over your heart with all diligence,
For ^(M)from it flow the springs of life.