21 My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,

preserve sound judgment and discretion;

22 they will be life for you,

an ornament to grace your neck.

23 Then you will go on your way in safety,

and your foot will not stumble.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

25 Have no fear of sudden disaster

or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,

26 for the Lord will be at your side

and will keep your foot from being snared.

21 My son, do not lose sight of these—

keep sound wisdom and discretion,

22 and they will be life for your soul

and adornment for your neck.

23 Then you will walk on your way securely,

and your foot will not stumble.

24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid;

when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror

or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,

26 for the Lord will be your confidence

and will keep your foot from being caught.

21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes:

Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

22 So shall they be life unto thy soul,

And grace to thy neck.

23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely,

And thy foot shall not stumble.

24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid:

Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

25 Be not afraid of sudden fear,

Neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

26 For the Lord shall be thy confidence,

And shall keep thy foot from being taken.

21 My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.

Hang on to them,

22 for they will refresh your soul.

They are like jewels on a necklace.

23 They keep you safe on your way,

and your feet will not stumble.

24 You can go to bed without fear;

you will lie down and sleep soundly.

25 You need not be afraid of sudden disaster

or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,

26 for the Lord is your security.

He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

21 My child, hold on to wisdom and good sense.

Don’t let them out of your sight.

22 They will give you life

and beauty like a necklace around your neck.

23 Then you will go your way in safety,

and you will not get hurt.

24 When you lie down, you won’t be afraid;

when you lie down, you will sleep in peace.

25 You won’t be afraid of sudden trouble;

you won’t fear the ruin that comes to the wicked,

26 because the Lord will keep you safe.

He will keep you from being trapped.

21 My son, let them not depart from thine eyes;

Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

22 So shall they be life unto thy soul,

And grace to thy neck.

23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely,

And thy foot shall not stumble.

24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid:

Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

25 Be not afraid of sudden fear,

Neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh:

26 For Jehovah will be thy confidence,

And will keep thy foot from being taken.

21 My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 so shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace unto thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble; 24 when thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid, but thou shalt lie down and thy sleep shall be sweet. 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the destruction of the wicked, when it cometh; 26 for Jehovah shall be thy confidence, and he will keep thy foot from being taken.

21 My son, 

do not lose sight of these things. 

Use priceless wisdom and foresight. 

22 Then they will mean life for you, 

and they will grace your neck. 

23 Then you will go safely on your way, 

and you will not hurt your foot. 

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid. 

As you lie there, your sleep will be sweet. 

25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror 

or of the destruction of wicked people when it comes. 

26 The Lord will be your confidence. 

He will keep your foot from getting caught. 

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 danger

or the ruin of the wicked when it comes,

26 for the Lord will be your confidence

and will keep your foot from a snare.

21 My child, do not let these escape from your sight:

keep sound wisdom and prudence,

22 and they will be life for your soul

and adornment for your neck.

23 Then you will walk on your way securely

and your foot will not stumble.

24 If you sit down, you will not be afraid;

when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

25 Do not be afraid of sudden panic,

or of the storm that strikes the wicked;

26 for the Lord will be your confidence

and will keep your foot from being caught.

21 My child, may they not escape from your sight;

may you keep sound wisdom and prudence.

22 They shall be life for your soul

and adornment for your neck.

23 Then you will walk in the confidence of your ways,

and your foot will not stumble.

24 If you sit down, you will not panic,

and if you lie down, then your sleep shall be sweet.

25 Do not be afraid of sudden panic,

or the storm of wickedness that will come.

26 Yahweh will be your confidence

and guard your foot from capture.

21 My son, hold on to good sense and the understanding of what is right.

Don’t let them out of your sight.

22 They will be life for you.

They will be like a gracious necklace around your neck.

23 Then you will go on your way in safety.

You will not trip and fall.

24 When you lie down, you won’t be afraid.

When you lie down, you will sleep soundly.

25 Don’t be terrified by sudden trouble.

Don’t be afraid when sinners are destroyed.

26 The Lord is the one you will trust in.

He will keep your feet from being caught in a trap.

21 My son, let them not vanish from your sight;

Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

22 So they will be life to your soul

And adornment to your neck.

23 Then you will walk in your way securely

And your foot will not stumble.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

25 Do not be afraid of sudden fear

Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes;

26 For the Lord will be your confidence

And will keep your foot from being caught.