² He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
^(A)But he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.

³ In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride,
^(B)But the lips of the wise will preserve them.

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.
^27 (A)The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.

³³ Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
But ^(A)what is in the heart of fools is made known.