²⁸ Those who trust in their wealth will wither,
    but the righteous will thrive like leafy trees.

²⁰ Those with insight find prosperity;
    those who trust the Lord are blessed.

²⁴ A person’s steps are from the Lord;
    how then can people understand their path?

²² A wise person fought a city of warriors
    and brought down the stronghold in which they felt safe.

³¹ A horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory belongs to the Lord.

²⁵ Greedy people stir up conflict,
    but those who trust the Lord become prosperous.
²⁶ Those who trust in their own reasoning are fools,
    but those who walk in wisdom will be kept safe.

²⁵ People are trapped by their fear of others;
    those who trust the Lord are secure.

⁴ Who has gone up to heaven and come down?
    Who has gathered the wind by the handful?
    Who has bound up the waters in a garment?
    Who has established all the ends of the earth?
    What is this person’s name and the name of this person’s child—
            if you know it?

⁵ All God’s words are tried and true;
    a shield for those who take refuge in him.