The ordinances of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes.

You have made me wiser than my enemies [in] Your commandment; for it is mine forever.

I understand more that the aged; because I have sought out Your commandments.

For He has given the law for a help, that they should not speak according to this word, concerning which there are no gifts to give for it.

And we have the prophetic word made more sure, which you do well to heed, as a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts;

Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the first works; but if not, I am coming to you quickly and I will remove your lampstand out of its place, unless you repent.

and you shall say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart avoided reproofs!

[This translation omits this verse.]

Stripes and reproofs give wisdom, but an erring child disgraces his parents.

You shall not hate your brother in your heart: you shall surely rebuke your neighbor, so you shall not bear sin on his account.

The righteous shall chasten me with mercy, and reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner anoint my head: for yet shall my prayer also be in their pleasures.

She is a tree of life to all that lay hold of her, and she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord.

who spoke and instructed me, [saying], Let our speech be fixed in your heart, keep our commandments, forget them not:

Take hold of my instruction; do not let it go, but keep it for yourself, for your life.

The thoughts of the wise are ways of life, that he may turn aside and escape from hell.

And you shall say to this people, Thus says the Lord: Behold, I have set before you the way of life, and the way of death.