10 Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many.
11 I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
12 When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.
13 Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.
14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of the evil.
15 Avoid it; do not go on it; turn away from it and pass on.
Hold to the Unobstructed Path
Proverbs 4:10-15:
Again, wisdom is associated with long life. A parallel between the right and wrong path is made. The path of wisdom illuminates any obstructions, allowing the traveler to run. Wisdom reveals any troubles we may encounter, helping us to avoid them and excel. We aren't commanded to be weary on a dangerous path, instead we should avoid it always. Not sure how to take this advice and to humbly serve those cast out by society. After all Jesus spent most of his time with tax cheats and prostitutes. Perhaps this is an example of staying aware of who is doing the influencing.
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Interesting. Does this mean those who do not live a long time are not wise? And which verse gives you reason to say so?
This verses (along with the one I linked and this one) seem to suggest that more wisdom correlates with longer life. It's certainly not suggesting no wise people die young and all foolish do. Don't you agree that foolishness can often shorten someone's life (accidents, bad health, illegal activities, etc)?
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