^17 (A)Do not let your heart be jealous of sinners,
But be zealous in the ^[a](B)fear of Yahweh ^[b]always.
¹⁸ Surely there is a ^[c](C)future,
And your ^(D)hope will not be cut off.
¹⁹ You, my son, listen and ^(E)be wise,
And ^(F)direct your heart in the way.

²¹ My son, ^[a](A)fear Yahweh and the king;
Do not associate with those who change,

⁵ Evil men ^(A)do not understand justice,
But those who seek Yahweh ^(B)understand all things.

¹⁴ How blessed is the man who ^(A)is always in dread,
But he who ^(B)hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

^25 (A)Trembling before man ^[a]brings a snare,
But he who ^(B)trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.
^26 (C)Many seek the face of a ruler,
But ^(D)justice for man comes from Yahweh.