17. Her ways are ways of pleasantness,and all her paths are peace.
18. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,and happy is everyone who retains her.
19. The Lord by wisdom has founded the earth;by understanding He has established the heavens;
20. by His knowledge the depths are broken up,and the clouds drop down the dew.
21. My son, let them not depart from your eyes—keep sound wisdom and discretion;
22. so they will be life to your souland grace to your neck.
23. Then you will walk safely in your way,and your foot will not stumble.
24. When you lie down, you will not be afraid;yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
25. Do not be afraid of sudden terror,nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
26. for the Lord will be your confidence,and will keep your foot from being caught.
27. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
28. Do not say to your neighbor,“Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give it,”when you have it with you.
29. Do not devise evil against your neighbor,seeing he dwells securely by you.
30. Do not strive with a man without cause,if he has done you no harm.
31. Do not envy the oppressor,and choose none of his ways;