⁹ Then you will understand^(A) what is right and just
    and fair—every good path.

“Stand at the crossroads and look;
    ask for the ancient paths,^(A)
ask where the good way^(B) is, and walk in it,
    and you will find rest^(C) for your souls.
    But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

⁸ Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,^(A)
    for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way^(B) I should go,
    for to you I entrust my life.^(C)
9 Rescue me^(D) from my enemies,^(E) Lord,
    for I hide myself in you.
¹⁰ Teach me^(F) to do your will,
    for you are my God;^(G)
may your good Spirit
    lead^(H) me on level ground.^(I)

¹⁷ This is what the Lord says—
    your Redeemer,^(A) the Holy One^(B) of Israel:
“I am the Lord your God,
    who teaches^(C) you what is best for you,
    who directs^(D) you in the way^(E) you should go.

² for gaining wisdom and instruction;
    for understanding words of insight;
³ for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
    doing what is right and just and fair;
⁴ for giving prudence to those who are simple,^[a](A)
    knowledge and discretion^(B) to the young—
⁵ let the wise listen and add to their learning,^(C)
    and let the discerning get guidance—
⁶ for understanding proverbs and parables,^(D)
    the sayings and riddles^(E) of the wise.^[b](F)

⁸ I will instruct^(A) you and teach you^(B) in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my loving eye on^(C) you.

⁸ Good and upright^(A) is the Lord;
    therefore he instructs^(B) sinners in his ways.
⁹ He guides^(C) the humble in what is right
    and teaches them^(D) his way.