²⁸ Whoever ^(A)trusts in his riches will fall,
    but the righteous will ^(B)flourish like a green leaf.

²⁰ Whoever gives thought to the word^{[a] (A)}will discover good,
    and blessed is he ^(B)who trusts in the Lord.

²⁴ A man's ^(A)steps are from the Lord;
    how then can man understand his way?

^22 (A)A wise man scales the city of the mighty
    and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

^31 (A)The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but ^(B)the victory belongs to the Lord.

^17 (A)Incline your ear, and hear ^(B)the words of the wise,
    ^(C)and apply your heart to my knowledge,
¹⁸ for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,
    if all of them are ready on your lips.
¹⁹ That your trust may be in the Lord,
    I have made them known to you today, even to you.

²⁵ A greedy man ^(A)stirs up strife,
    but the one who trusts in the Lord will ^(B)be enriched.
²⁶ Whoever ^(C)trusts in his own mind is a fool,
    but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

^25 (A)The fear of man lays a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.