Whose paths are crooked,
And who are devious in their ways;

Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],

Consider well and watch carefully the path of your feet,
And all your ways will be steadfast and sure.

A worthless person, a wicked man,
Is one who walks with a perverse (corrupt, vulgar) mouth.

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.

Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself,
But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.

The naive or inexperienced person [is easily misled and] believes every word he hears,
But the prudent man [is discreet and astute and] considers well where he is going.

A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!

He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good,
And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.

He who has a crooked mind finds no good,
And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.

A false witness will perish,
But a man who listens to the truth will speak forever and go unchallenged.

Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.

Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver];
He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.