⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.

¹¹ I have instructed you in the way of wisdom.
I have led you along straight paths.^[a]
12 When you walk, your stride will not be hindered.
Even if you run, you will not stumble.

¹² I, Wisdom, dwell with good judgment.^[a]
I discover knowledge and foresight.
¹³ The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate haughtiness, arrogance, an evil way, and a perverse mouth.
¹⁴ Good advice and sound judgment are mine.
I, Understanding, have strength.
¹⁵ By me kings reign,
and rulers administer justice.
¹⁶ By me officials govern,
as well as nobles and all just judges.
¹⁷ I certainly love those who love me,
and those who eagerly look for me find me.
¹⁸ Riches and honor are with me,
as well as enduring wealth and righteousness.

³ The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the dishonesty of the treacherous destroys them.

⁵ The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.