⁴ True humility and respect for the Lord lead a man to riches, honor, and long life.

^17-18 Don’t envy evil men but continue to reverence the Lord all the time, for surely you have a wonderful future ahead of you. There is hope for you yet!

^19-21 O my son, be wise and stay in God’s paths; don’t carouse with drunkards and gluttons, for they are on their way to poverty. And remember that too much sleep clothes a man with rags.

^21-22 My son, watch your step before the Lord and the king, and don’t associate with radicals. For you will go down with them to sudden disaster, and who knows where it all will end?

⁵ Evil men don’t understand the importance of justice, but those who follow the Lord are much concerned about it.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who reveres God, but the man who doesn’t care is headed for serious trouble.

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

²⁶ Do you want justice? Don’t fawn on the judge, but ask the Lord for it!