^{21 Ref} My son! let them not turn from thine eyes, Keep thou wisdom and thoughtfulness,

^{22 Ref} And they are life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

^{23 Ref} Then thou goest thy way confidently, And thy foot doth not stumble.

^{24 Ref} If thou liest down, thou art not afraid, Yea, thou hast lain down, And sweet hath been thy sleep.