¹⁵ Good judgment wins favor,
    but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.^[a]

¹⁹ But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness;^(A)
    they do not know what makes them stumble.^(B)

⁴ Then you will win favor and a good name
    in the sight of God and man.^(A)

¹⁹ Your wickedness will punish you;
    your backsliding^(A) will rebuke^(B) you.
Consider then and realize
    how evil and bitter^(C) it is for you
when you forsake^(D) the Lord your God
    and have no awe^(E) of me,”
declares the Lord, the Lord Almighty.

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of wisdom;^(B)
    all who follow his precepts have good understanding.^(C)
    To him belongs eternal praise.^(D)

¹⁰ Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
    the one who hates correction will die.^(A)