⁵ Trust in the Lord^(A) with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
⁶ in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths^(B) straight.^[a](C)

¹¹ I instruct^(A) you in the way of wisdom
    and lead you along straight paths.^(B)
12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered;
    when you run, you will not stumble.^(C)

¹² “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;
    I possess knowledge and discretion.^(A)
13 To fear the Lord^(B) is to hate evil;^(C)
    I hate^(D) pride and arrogance,
    evil behavior and perverse speech.
¹⁴ Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
    I have insight, I have power.^(E)
15 By me kings reign
    and rulers^(F) issue decrees that are just;
¹⁶ by me princes govern,^(G)
    and nobles—all who rule on earth.^[a]
17 I love those who love me,^(H)
    and those who seek me find me.^(I)
18 With me are riches and honor,^(J)
    enduring wealth and prosperity.^(K)

³ The integrity of the upright guides them,
    but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.^(A)

⁵ The plans of the righteous are just,
    but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.