⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.

²⁸ Whoever trusts his wealth will fall,
but righteous people will flourish like green plants.

²⁰ Whoever gives careful consideration to a matter^[a] will succeed,
and the person who trusts the Lord will be blessed.

²⁴ The steps a man takes come from the Lord,
so how can anyone understand his own way?

²² A wise man can climb up to a city full of warriors
and pull down the strong defenses in which they trust.

³¹ A horse is made ready for a day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.

¹⁷ Open your ears and listen to the words of the wise,
and set your heart on the knowledge that I offer,
¹⁸ for it is pleasant when you keep my words deep within you,^[a]
and you have them ready on your lips.
¹⁹ Today I make my words known to you—yes, to you,
so that your trust will be in the Lord.

²⁵ A greedy person stirs up strife,
but a person who trusts in the Lord will prosper.
²⁶ A person who trusts in his own ideas is a fool,
but a person who walks in wisdom will be kept safe.

²⁵ Being afraid of a man sets a trap,
but a person who trusts in the Lord will be secure.