⁴ The reward of humility is the fear of the Lord,
    along with wealth, honor, and life.

¹⁷ Never let yourself envy sinners;
    instead, remain^[a] in fear of the Lord every day,
¹⁸ for there is surely a future life,
    and what you hope for will not be cut off.

¹⁹ Listen, my son, and be wise,
    commit yourself to live God’s^[b] way.

²¹ My son, fear both the Lord and the king,
    and don’t keep company with rebels.

⁵ Evil men don’t understand justice,
    but whoever seeks the Lord understands it all.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord,^[a]
    but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.