³³ But all who listen to me shall live in peace and safety, unafraid.”

²¹ Have two goals: wisdom—that is, knowing and doing right—and common sense. Don’t let them slip away, ²² for they fill you with living energy and bring you honor and respect.^{[a] 23} They keep you safe from defeat and disaster and from stumbling off the trail. ^24-26 With them on guard you can sleep without fear; you need not be afraid of disaster or the plots of wicked men, for the Lord is with you; he protects you.

²⁵ Disaster strikes like a cyclone and the wicked are whirled away. But the good man has a strong anchor.

²⁹ God protects the upright but destroys the wicked.

³⁰ The good shall never lose God’s blessings, but the wicked shall lose everything.

³ Wickedness never brings real success; only the godly have that.

²³ Reverence for God gives life, happiness, and protection from harm.

²⁶ A man is a fool to trust himself! But those who use God’s wisdom are safe.

²⁵ Fear of man is a dangerous trap, but to trust in God means safety.