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 (A)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 (B)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.

^30 (B)The righteous will never be removed,
But the wicked will not inhabit the ^[a]earth.

³ A man is not established by wickedness,
But the ^(A)root of the righteous cannot be moved.

^23 (A)The fear of the Lord leads to life,
And he who has it will abide in satisfaction;
He will not be visited with evil.

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

^25 (A)The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be ^[a]safe.