¹⁰ Listen, my son,^(A) accept what I say,
    and the years of your life will be many.^(B)
11 I instruct^(C) you in the way of wisdom
    and lead you along straight paths.^(D)
12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered;
    when you run, you will not stumble.^(E)
13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go;
    guard it well, for it is your life.^(F)
14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked
    or walk in the way of evildoers.^(G)
15 Avoid it, do not travel on it;
    turn from it and go on your way.

¹⁸ The path of the righteous^(A) is like the morning sun,^(B)
    shining ever brighter till the full light of day.^(C)
19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness;^(D)
    they do not know what makes them stumble.^(E)