²¹ My son, ^(A)let them not deviate from your eyes;
Guard sound wisdom and discretion,
²² So they will be ^(B)life for your soul
And ^(C)grace for your neck.
²³ Then you will ^(D)walk in your way securely
And your foot will not ^(E)stumble.
²⁴ When you ^(F)lie down, you will not be in dread;
You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.
^25 (G)Do not be afraid of sudden dread
Nor of the ^(H)storm of the wicked when it comes;
²⁶ For Yahweh will be ^[a]your confidence
And will ^(I)keep your foot from being caught.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,
But the treacherous will ^(A)be captured by their own desire.

⁸ The righteous is rescued from ^[a]distress,
But the wicked ^[b]takes his place.