⁵ Trust in the Lord^(A) with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
⁶ in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths^(B) straight.^[a](C)

⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;^(D)
    fear the Lord^(E) and shun evil.^(F)

²¹ My son,^(A) do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,^(B)
    preserve sound judgment and discretion;
²² they will be life for you,^(C)
    an ornament to grace your neck.^(D)
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,^(E)
    and your foot will not stumble.^(F)
24 When you lie down,^(G) you will not be afraid;^(H)
    when you lie down, your sleep^(I) will be sweet.
²⁵ Have no fear of sudden disaster
    or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
²⁶ for the Lord will be at your side^(J)
    and will keep your foot^(K) from being snared.^(L)