^26 (A)Ponder^[a] the path of your feet;
    ^(B)then all your ways will be sure.
^27 (C)Do not swerve to the right or to the left;
    turn your foot away from evil.

^26 (A)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
    but ^(B)gracious words are pure.

^2 (A)All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
    but the Lord ^(B)weighs the spirit.^[a]

^9 (A)The heart of man plans his way,
    but ^(B)the Lord establishes his steps.

²⁵ There is a way that seems right to a man,
    but its end is the way to death.^[a]