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4:1  My children, listen to what your father teaches you. Pay attention, and you will have understanding.
4:2  What I am teaching you is good, so remember it all.
4:3  When I was only a little boy, my parents' only son,
4:4  my father would teach me. He would say, “Remember what I say and never forget it. Do as I tell you, and you will live.
4:5  Get wisdom and insight! Do not forget or ignore what I say.
4:6  Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will keep you safe.
4:7  Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.
4:8  Love wisdom, and she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will bring you honor.
4:9  She will be your crowning glory.”
4:10  Listen to me, my child. Take seriously what I am telling you, and you will live a long life.
4:11  I have taught you wisdom and the right way to live.
4:12  Nothing will stand in your way if you walk wisely, and you will not stumble when you run.
4:13  Always remember what you have learned. Your education is your life—guard it well.
4:14  Do not go where evil people go. Do not follow the example of the wicked.
4:15  Don't do it! Keep away from evil! Refuse it and go on your way.
4:16  Wicked people cannot sleep unless they have done something wrong. They lie awake unless they have hurt someone.
4:17  Wickedness and violence are like food and drink to them.
4:18  The road the righteous travel is like the sunrise, getting brighter and brighter until daylight has come.
4:19  The road of the wicked, however, is dark as night. They fall, but cannot see what they have stumbled over.
4:20  My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen to my words.
4:21  Never let them get away from you. Remember them and keep them in your heart.
4:22  They will give life and health to anyone who understands them.
4:23  Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.
4:24  Never say anything that isn't true. Have nothing to do with lies and misleading words.
4:25  Look straight ahead with honest confidence; don't hang your head in shame.
4:26  Plan carefully what you do, and whatever you do will turn out right.
4:27  Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don't go one step off the right way.