³ Let not ^(E)steadfast love and ^(F)faithfulness forsake you;
    ^(G)bind them around your neck;
    ^(H)write them on the tablet of your heart.
⁴ So you will ^(I)find favor and ^(J)good success^[a]
    in the sight of God and man.

^5 (K)Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and ^(L)do not lean on your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways ^(M)acknowledge him,
    and he ^(N)will make straight your paths.
^7 (O)Be not wise in your own eyes;
    ^(P)fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
⁸ It will be ^(Q)healing to your flesh^[b]
    and ^(R)refreshment^[c] to your bones.

^11 (A)My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline
    or be weary of his reproof,
¹² for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,
    as ^(B)a father the son in whom he delights.

²¹ My son, ^(A)do not lose sight of these—
    keep sound wisdom and discretion,
²² and they will be ^(B)life for your soul
    and ^(C)adornment for your neck.
^23 (D)Then you will walk on your way securely,
    ^(E)and your foot will not stumble.
^24 (F)If you lie down, you will not be afraid;
    when you lie down, ^(G)your sleep will be sweet.
^25 (H)Do not be afraid of sudden terror
    or of ^(I)the ruin^[a] of the wicked, when it comes,
²⁶ for the Lord will be your confidence
    and will ^(J)keep your foot from being caught.