THE MESSAGE TRANSLATION
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.
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.
23-27 Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts. Don’t talk out of both sides of your mouth; avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip. Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions. Watch your step, and the road will stretch out smooth before you. Look neither right nor left; leave evil in the dust.
GOOD NEWS TRANSLATION
20 My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen to my words.
21 Never let them get away from you. Remember them and keep them in your heart.
22 They will give life and health to anyone who understands them.
23 Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.
24 Never say anything that isn't true. Have nothing to do with lies and misleading words.
25 Look straight ahead with honest confidence; don't hang your head in shame.
26 Plan carefully what you do, and whatever you do will turn out right.
27 Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don't go one step off the right way.
GOOD NEWS TRANSLATION
20 My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen to my words.
21 Never let them get away from you. Remember them and keep them in your heart.
22 They will give life and health to anyone who understands them.
23 Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.
24 Never say anything that isn't true. Have nothing to do with lies and misleading words.
25 Look straight ahead with honest confidence; don't hang your head in shame.
26 Plan carefully what you do, and whatever you do will turn out right.
27 Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don't go one step off the right way.
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