²¹ My son, ^(A)let them not deviate from your eyes;
Guard sound wisdom and discretion,
²² So they will be ^(B)life for your soul
And ^(C)grace for your neck.
²³ Then you will ^(D)walk in your way securely
And your foot will not ^(E)stumble.
²⁴ When you ^(F)lie down, you will not be in dread;
You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.
^25 (G)Do not be afraid of sudden dread
Nor of the ^(H)storm of the wicked when it comes;
²⁶ For Yahweh will be ^[a]your confidence
And will ^(I)keep your foot from being caught.

³ A man will ^(A)not be established by wickedness,
But the root of the ^(B)righteous will not be shaken.

²⁶ He who ^(A)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will escape.

^25 (A)Trembling before man ^[a]brings a snare,
But he who ^(B)trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.