I will instruct you and show you the way to go;(A)
with my eye on you, I will give counsel.(B)
Do not be like a horse or mule,
without understanding,
that must be controlled with bit and bridle
or else it will not come near you.(C)

10 Many pains come to the wicked,(D)
but the one who trusts in the Lord
will have faithful love surrounding him.(E)

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You said to me,
“I will point out the road
    that you should follow.
I will be your teacher
    and watch over you.
Don't be stupid
    like horses and mules
that must be led with ropes
    to make them obey.”

10 All kinds of troubles
    will strike the wicked,
but your kindness shields those
    who trust you, Lord.

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