⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart,^(A)
and do not rely on your own understanding;^(B)
6 in all your ways know him,
and he will make your paths straight.^(C)
7 Don’t be wise in your own eyes;^(D)
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.^(E)
8 This will be healing for your body^[a](F)
and strengthening for your bones.^(G)

¹² There is a way that seems right to a person,^(A)
but its end is the way to death.^(B)

³ Commit your activities to the Lord,
and your plans will be established.^(A)

²⁰ The one who understands a matter finds success,^(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.^(B)

² A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.^[a](A)

⁴ The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,^(A)
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.^[a]

¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong tower;^(A)
the righteous run to it and are protected.^[a](B)

³ A person’s own foolishness leads him astray,
yet his heart rages against the Lord.^(A)

²⁴ Even a courageous person’s steps are determined by the Lord,^(A)
so how can anyone understand his own way?