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18 But the path of the righteous ones is like the light of dawn,
    leading and shining until the day is full.[a]
19 The way of the wicked ones is like deep darkness;
    they do not know what they stumble over.

Staying the Course

20 My child, be attentive to my words;
    to my sayings incline your ear.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 4:18 Literally “is correct”

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)

20 My son,(F) pay attention to what I say;
    turn your ear to my words.(G)

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