One who walks in integrity walks securely, But one who perverts his ways will be found out. | Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. |
The fear of man brings a snare, But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected. | The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. |
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The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way. | The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way. |
The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. | The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. |
In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, Lord, have me dwell in safety. | In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. |
Trust in the Lord and do good; Live in the land and cultivate faithfulness. | Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. |
One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. | Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
For the customs of the peoples are futile; For it is wood cut from the forest, The work of the hands of a craftsman with a cutting tool. They decorate the idol with silver and gold; They fasten it with nails and hammers So that it will not totter. They are like a scarecrow in a cucumber field, And they cannot speak; They must be carried, Because they cannot walk! Do not fear them, For they can do no harm, Nor can they do any good. | For the customs of the peoples are vanity. A tree from the forest is cut down and worked with an axe by the hands of a craftsman. They decorate it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so that it cannot move. Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good. |