²⁶ Give careful thought to the^[a] paths for your feet^(A)
    and be steadfast in all your ways.
²⁷ Do not turn to the right or the left;^(B)
    keep your foot from evil.

²⁶ The Lord detests the thoughts^(A) of the wicked,^(B)
    but gracious words are pure^(C) in his sight.

² All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(A)
    but motives are weighed^(B) by the Lord.^(C)

⁹ In their hearts humans plan their course,
    but the Lord establishes their steps.^(A)

²⁵ There is a way that appears to be right,^(A)
    but in the end it leads to death.^(B)