My son, do not walk on the road with them;
Keep your foot [far] away from their path,

He stores away sound wisdom for the righteous [those who are in right standing with Him];
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity [those of honorable character and moral courage],

From those who leave the paths of uprightness
To walk in the ways of darkness;

So you will walk in the way of good men [that is, those of personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character],
And keep to the paths of the righteous.

Then you will walk on your way [of life] securely
And your foot will not stumble.

When you walk, your steps will not be impeded [for your path will be clear and open];
And when you run, you will not stumble.

“I, [Wisdom, continuously] walk in the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,

“Leave [behind] your foolishness [and the foolish] and live,
And walk in the way of insight and understanding.”