21. Maintain your competence and discretion.My son, don’t lose sight of them.
22. They will be life for you and adornment for your neck.
23. Then you will go safely on your way;your foot will not stumble.
24. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.
25. Don’t fear sudden dangeror the ruin of the wicked when it comes,
26. for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from a snare.
27. When it is in your power, don’t withhold good from the one it belongs to.
28. Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go away! Come back later.I’ll give it tomorrow” — when it is there with you.
29. Don’t plan any harm against your neighbor, for he trusts you and lives near you.
30. Don’t accuse anyone without cause, when he has done you no harm.
31. Don’t envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;
32. for the devious are detestable to the Lord,but He is a friend to the upright.