⁷ The law of the Lord^(A) is perfect,^(B)
    refreshing the soul.^(C)
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,^(D)
    making wise the simple.^(E)
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,^(F)
    giving joy^(G) to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
    giving light to the eyes.^(H)
9 The fear of the Lord^(I) is pure,
    enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
    and all of them are righteous.^(J)

⁸ Taste and see that the Lord is good;^(A)
    blessed is the one who takes refuge^(B) in him.
⁹ Fear the Lord,^(C) you his holy people,
    for those who fear him lack nothing.^(D)

¹¹ Come, my children, listen^(A) to me;
    I will teach you^(B) the fear of the Lord.^(C)
12 Whoever of you loves life^(D)
    and desires to see many good days,
¹³ keep your tongue^(E) from evil
    and your lips from telling lies.^(F)
14 Turn from evil and do good;^(G)
    seek peace^(H) and pursue it.

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of wisdom;^(B)
    all who follow his precepts have good understanding.^(C)
    To him belongs eternal praise.^(D)

Blessed are those^(B) who fear the Lord,^(C)
    who find great delight^(D) in his commands.

⁷ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools^[a] despise wisdom^(B) and instruction.^(C)

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One^(B) is understanding.^(C)

¹³ Now all has been heard;
    here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God^(A) and keep his commandments,^(B)
    for this is the duty of all mankind.^(C)