⁵ The righteousness of the innocent makes their path straight,
    but the wicked fall in their wickedness.
⁶ Those who do right are saved by their righteousness,
    but the untrustworthy are caught by their own desires.

¹² There is a path that may seem straight to someone,
    but in the end it is a path to death.

¹⁶ The wise are careful and avoid evil,
    but fools become excited and overconfident.

²² Don’t those who plan evil go astray?
    Those who plan good receive loyalty and faithfulness.

³ The Lord’s eyes are everywhere,
    keeping watch on evil and good people.

⁶ Love and faithfulness reconcile guilt;
    the fear of the Lord turns away evil.

¹⁷ The road of those who do right turns away from evil;
    those who protect their path guard their lives.