²⁰ Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,^[a](A)
    and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.^(B)

⁷ “But blessed^(A) is the one who trusts^(B) in the Lord,
    whose confidence is in him.
⁸ They will be like a tree planted by the water
    that sends out its roots by the stream.^(C)
It does not fear when heat comes;
    its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought^(D)
    and never fails to bear fruit.”^(E)

¹⁸ Yet the Lord longs^(A) to be gracious to you;
    therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.^(B)
For the Lord is a God of justice.^(C)
    Blessed are all who wait for him!^(D)

¹² Kiss his son,^(A) or he will be angry
    and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath^(B) can flare up in a moment.
    Blessed^(C) are all who take refuge^(D) in him.

⁸ Taste and see that the Lord is good;^(A)
    blessed is the one who takes refuge^(B) in him.

³ You will keep in perfect peace^(A)
    those whose minds are steadfast,
    because they trust^(B) in you.
⁴ Trust^(C) in the Lord forever,^(D)
    for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock^(E) eternal.

⁸ The one who gets wisdom loves life;
    the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.^(A)