Proverbs 4:10–12

¹⁰ Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many. ¹¹ I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths. ¹² When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.

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Proverbs 3:22–24

²² They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck. ²³ Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. ²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.

Proverbs 23:18–20

¹⁸ For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. ¹⁹ Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course. ²⁰ Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.

Proverbs 2:19–21

¹⁹ None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life. ²⁰ So you will follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous. ²¹ For the upright will inhabit the land, and the blameless will remain in it;

Proverbs 9:10–12

¹⁰ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. ¹¹ For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life. ¹² If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you al…

Proverbs 19:19–21

¹⁹ A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again. ²⁰ Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. ²¹ Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.