⁵ Trust in the Lord^(A) with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
⁶ in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths^(B) straight.^[a](C)

⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;^(D)
    fear the Lord^(E) and shun evil.^(F)

² Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

¹⁵ The simple believe anything,
    but the prudent give thought to their steps.^(A)

¹⁶ The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,^(B)
    but a fool^(C) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.