¹⁷ The road of the upright^(A) avoids evil;
the one who guards his way protects his life.^(B)

³¹ Grey hair is a glorious crown;^(A)
it is found in the ways of righteousness.^(B)

⁵ There are thorns and snares on the way of the crooked;^(A)
the one who guards himself stays far from them.

⁶ Start a youth out on his way;^(B)
even when he grows old he will not depart from it.