Proverbs 3:19-26

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

¹⁹ The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
    by understanding he established the heavens;^(A)
20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open,
    and the clouds drop down the dew.^(B)

²¹ My child, do not let these escape from your sight:
    keep sound wisdom and prudence,
²² and they will be life for your soul
    and adornment for your neck.^(C)
23 Then you will walk on your way securely,
    and your foot will not stumble.^(D)
24 If you sit down,^[a] you will not be afraid;
    when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
²⁵ Then you will not be afraid of sudden panic
    or of the storm that strikes the wicked,^(E)
26 for the Lord will be your confidence
    and will keep your foot from being caught.