⁴ The result of humility is fear of the Lord,
along with wealth, honor, and life.^(A)

¹⁷ Don’t let your heart envy sinners;^(A)
instead, always fear the Lord.^(B)
18 For then you will have a future,
and your hope will never fade.^(C)

¹⁹ Listen, my son, and be wise;
keep your mind on the right course.

²¹ My son, fear the Lord, as well as the king,^(A)
and don’t associate with rebels,^[a]

⁵ Evil men do not understand justice,^(A)
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.^(B)

¹⁴ Happy is the one who is always reverent,^(A)
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.^(B)

²⁵ The fear of man is a snare,^(A)
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.^[a](B)

²⁶ Many seek a ruler’s favor,^(C)
but a man receives justice from the Lord.^(D)