| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 21 My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; | 21 My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; |
| 22 they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. | 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; | 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. | 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, | 25 Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, |
| 26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. | 26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. |
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