⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding.
⁶ Seek his will in all you do,
    and he will show you which path to take.

²⁸ Trust in your money and down you go!
    But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.

²⁰ Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
    those who trust the Lord will be joyful.

²⁴ The Lord directs our steps,
    so why try to understand everything along the way?

²² The wise conquer the city of the strong
    and level the fortress in which they trust.

³¹ The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
    but the victory belongs to the Lord.

²⁵ Greed causes fighting;
    trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.

²⁶ Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
    but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.

²⁵ Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
    but trusting the Lord means safety.