⁹ Who is wise?^(A) Let them realize these things.
    Who is discerning? Let them understand.^(B)
The ways of the Lord are right;^(C)
    the righteous walk^(D) in them,
    but the rebellious stumble in them.

²⁹ The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless,
    but it is the ruin of those who do evil.^(A)

⁴³ Let the one who is wise^(A) heed these things
    and ponder the loving deeds^(B) of the Lord.

⁵ let the wise listen and add to their learning,^(A)
    and let the discerning get guidance—
⁶ for understanding proverbs and parables,^(B)
    the sayings and riddles^(C) of the wise.^[a](D)

⁷ The law of the Lord^(A) is perfect,^(B)
    refreshing the soul.^(C)
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,^(D)
    making wise the simple.^(E)
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,^(F)
    giving joy^(G) to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
    giving light to the eyes.^(H)