³ Don’t let love and truth ever leave you.
    Tie them around your neck.
    Write them on the tablet of your heart.
⁴ Then you will find favor and a good name
    in the eyes of God and people.

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
    Do not depend on your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways obey him.
    Then he will make your paths smooth and straight.

⁷ Don’t be wise in your own eyes.
    Have respect for the Lord and avoid evil.
⁸ That will bring health to your body.
    It will make your bones strong.

¹¹ My son, do not hate the Lord’s training.
    Do not object when he corrects you.
¹² The Lord trains those he loves.
    He is like a father who trains the son he is pleased with.

²¹ My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight.
    Hold on to good sense and the understanding of what is right.
²² They will be life for you.
    They will be like a gracious necklace around your neck.
²³ Then you will go on your way in safety.
    You will not trip and fall.
²⁴ When you lie down, you won’t be afraid.
    When you lie down, you will sleep soundly.
²⁵ Don’t be terrified by sudden trouble.
    Don’t be afraid when sinners are destroyed.
²⁶ The Lord will be at your side.
    He will keep your feet from being caught in a trap.