^{10 Ref} Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.

^{11 Ref} I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.

^{12 Ref} When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

^{13 Ref} Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

^{14 Ref} Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.

^{15 Ref} Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.

^{16 Ref} For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.

^{17 Ref} For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.