18-19 The ways of right-living people glow with light;
    the longer they live, the brighter they shine.
But the road of wrongdoing gets darker and darker—
    travelers can’t see a thing; they fall flat on their faces.

Learn It by Heart

20-22 Dear friend, listen well to my words;
    tune your ears to my voice.
Keep my message in plain view at all times.
    Concentrate! Learn it by heart!
Those who discover these words live, really live;
    body and soul, they’re bursting with health.

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19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness;(A)
    they do not know what makes them stumble.(B)

20 My son,(C) pay attention to what I say;
    turn your ear to my words.(D)
21 Do not let them out of your sight,(E)
    keep them within your heart;

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