The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—an
The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!”
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in
The slacker says, “There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!”
Thorns and snares lie on the path of the perverse; he who guards his soul stays far from them.
Then the whole congregation lifted up their voices and cried out, and that night the people wept.
Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.
They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.
Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.
and said to the whole congregation of Israel, “The land we passed through and explored is an exceedingly good land.
Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
And it will be said, “Build it up, build it up, prepare the way, take every obstacle out of the way of My people.”