⁵ Trust Yahweh^[a] with all your heart;
    do not lean toward your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will straighten your paths.

¹¹ In the way of wisdom I have instructed you;
    I have led you in the path of uprightness.
¹² When you walk,^[a] your step will not be hampered,
    and if you run, you will not stumble.

¹² I, wisdom, live with prudence,
    and I find knowledge and discretion.
¹³ The fear of Yahweh is hatred of evil,
    pride, and arrogance and an evil way.
    And I hate a mouth of perversity.
¹⁴ Advice and sound judgment^[a] are mine;
    I am understanding, strength is mine.^[b]
15 By me kings reign,
    and rulers decree righteousness.
¹⁶ By me rulers rule,
    and nobles—all judges of righteousness.
¹⁷ I love those who love me,^[c]
    and those who seek me diligently shall find me.
¹⁸ Fortune and glory are with me,
    enduring wealth and righteousness.

³ The integrity of the upright guides them,
    but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are^[a] just;
    the advice of the wicked is treacherous.