He has success in store for the upright, is the shield of those who walk honestly,
The proud beasts have not trodden it, nor has the lion gone that way.
My safeguard and my fortress, my stronghold, my deliverer, My shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.
But you, Lord, are a shield around me; my glory, you keep my head high.
Better one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. Better the threshold of the house of my God than a home in the tents of the wicked.
The wisdom of the shrewd enlightens their way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
Whoever walks blamelessly is safe, but one whose ways are crooked falls into a pit.
Every word of God is tested; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Mine are counsel and advice; Mine is strength; I am understanding.
For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the learning of the learned I will set aside.”
but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. A General Admonition.