² To know wisdom and instruction,
    to understand words of insight,
³ to receive instruction in wise dealing,
    in ^(B)righteousness, justice, and equity;
⁴ to give prudence to ^(C)the simple,
    knowledge and ^(D)discretion to the youth—
⁵ Let the wise hear and ^(E)increase in learning,
    and the one who understands obtain guidance,
⁶ to understand a proverb and a saying,
    ^(F)the words of the wise and their ^(G)riddles.

^5 (A)Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and ^(B)do not lean on your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways ^(C)acknowledge him,
    and he ^(D)will make straight your paths.
^7 (E)Be not wise in your own eyes;
    ^(F)fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
⁸ It will be ^(G)healing to your flesh^[a]
    and ^(H)refreshment^[b] to your bones.

³ Let not ^(E)steadfast love and ^(F)faithfulness forsake you;
    ^(G)bind them around your neck;
    ^(H)write them on the tablet of your heart.
⁴ So you will ^(I)find favor and ^(J)good success^[a]
    in the sight of God and man.