for the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

Rely on the Lord! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

The people who do this will be blessed, the people who commit themselves to obedience, who observe the Sabbath and do not defile it, who refrain from doing anything that is wrong.

“But if the wicked person turns from all the sin he has committed and observes all my statutes and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die.

Again, however, pay very careful attention, lest you forget the things you have seen and disregard them for the rest of your life; instead teach them to your children and grandchildren.

If you obey these ordinances and are careful to do them, the Lord your God will faithfully keep covenant with you as he promised your ancestors.