²¹ My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
    keep sound wisdom and discretion;
²² so they will be life to your soul
    and grace to your neck.
²³ Then you will walk safely in your way,
    and your foot will not stumble.
²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
    yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
²⁵ Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
    nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
²⁶ for the Lord will be your confidence,
    and will keep your foot from being caught.

²⁵ As the whirlwind passes, so is the wicked no more,
    but the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

²⁹ The way of the Lord is strength to the upright,
    but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰ The righteous will never be removed,
    but the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

³ A man will not be established by wickedness,
    but the root of the righteous will not be moved.

²³ The fear of the Lord tends to life,
    and he who has it will abide satisfied; he will not be visited with evil.

²⁶ He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
    but whoever walks wisely will be delivered.

²⁵ The fear of man brings a snare,
    but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe.