²⁵ There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of ^(A)death.

^12 (A)There is a way that seems right to a man,
But ^(B)its end is the way of ^(C)death.

^15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.

²⁶ The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.

“Behold, I lay in Zion ^(B)a stone for a foundation,
A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation;
Whoever believes will not act hastily.
¹⁷ Also I will make justice the measuring line,
And righteousness the plummet;
The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies,
And the waters will overflow the hiding place.
¹⁸ Your covenant with death will be annulled,
And your agreement with Sheol will not stand;
When the overflowing scourge passes through,
Then you will be trampled down by it.
¹⁹ As often as it goes out it will take you;
For morning by morning it will pass over,
And by day and by night;
It will be a terror just to understand the report.”