18 A sensible person will not overlook a thoughtful suggestion;

an insolentc and proud person will not be deterred by fear.d

19 Do nothing without deliberation,

but when you have acted, do not regret it.

20 Do not go on a path full of hazards,

and do not stumble at an obstacle twice.e

21 Do not be overconfident on a smoothf road,

22 and give good heed to your paths.g

23 Guardh yourself in every act,

for this is the keeping of the commandments.

24 The one who keeps the law preserves himself,i

and the one who trusts the Lord will not suffer loss.