Proverbs 3
3
Using Wisdom
1My son,
do not forget my teachings,
and keep my commands in mind,
2because they will bring you
long life, good years, and peace.
3Do not let mercy and truth leave you.
Fasten them around your neck.
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
4Then you will find favor and much success
in the sight of God and humanity.
5Trust the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding.
6In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths smooth.#3:6 Or “straight.”
7Do not consider yourself wise.
Fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 ⌞Then⌟ your body will be healed,
and your bones will have nourishment.
9Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the first and best part of all your income.#3:9 Or “harvest.”
10Then your barns will be full,
and your vats will overflow with fresh wine.
11Do not reject the discipline of the Lord, my son,
and do not resent his warning,
12because the Lord warns the one he loves,
even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased.
13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom
and the one who obtains understanding.
14The profit ⌞gained⌟ from ⌞wisdom⌟ is greater than
the profit ⌞gained⌟ from silver.
Its yield is better than fine gold.
15 ⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels,
and all your desires cannot equal it.
16Long life is in ⌞wisdom’s⌟ right hand.
In ⌞wisdom’s⌟ left hand are riches and honor.
17 ⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways,
and all its paths lead to peace.
18 ⌞Wisdom⌟ is a tree of life
for those who take firm hold of it.
Those who cling to it are blessed.
19By Wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth.
By understanding he established the heavens.
20By his knowledge the deep waters were divided,
and the skies dropped dew.
21My son,
do not lose sight of these things.
Use priceless wisdom and foresight.
22Then they will mean life for you,
and they will grace your neck.
23Then you will go safely on your way,
and you will not hurt your foot.
24When you lie down, you will not be afraid.
As you lie there, your sleep will be sweet.
25Do not be afraid of sudden terror
or of the destruction of wicked people when it comes.
26The Lord will be your confidence.
He will keep your foot from getting caught.
27Do not hold back anything good
from those who are entitled to it
when you have the power to do so.
28When you have the good thing with you, do not tell your neighbor,
“Go away!
Come back tomorrow.
I’ll give you something then.”
29Do not plan to do something wrong to your neighbor
while he is sitting there with you and suspecting nothing.
30Do not quarrel with a person for no reason
if he has not harmed you.
31Do not envy a violent person.
Do not choose any of his ways.
32The devious person is disgusting to the Lord.
The Lord’s intimate advice is with decent people.
33The Lord curses the house of wicked people,
but he blesses the home of righteous people.
34When he mocks the mockers,
he is gracious to humble people.
35Wise people will inherit honor,
but fools will bear disgrace.
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Proverbs 3
3
Trust in the LORD
1My son, don’t forget my instruction.
Let your heart guard my commands,
2because they will help you live a long time
and provide you with well-being.
3Don’t let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Bind them on your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4Then you will find favor and approval
in the eyes of God and humanity.
5Trust in the LORD with all your heart;
don’t rely on your own intelligence.
6Know him in all your paths,
and he will keep your ways straight.
7Don’t consider yourself wise.
Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
8Then your body#3.8 Heb navel will be healthy
and your bones strengthened.
9Honor the LORD with your wealth
and with the first of all your crops.
10Then your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your vats will burst with wine.
11Don’t reject the instruction of the LORD, my son;
don’t despise his correction.
12The LORD loves those he corrects,
just like a father who treats his son with favor.
Value of wisdom
13Happy are those who find wisdom
and those who gain understanding.
14Her profit is better than silver,
and her gain better than gold.
15Her value exceeds pearls;
all you desire can’t compare with her.
16In her right hand is a long life;
in her left are wealth and honor.
17Her ways are pleasant;
all her paths are peaceful.
18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
those who hold her tight are happy.
19The LORD laid the foundations of the earth with wisdom,
establishing the heavens with understanding.
20With his knowledge, the watery depths burst open,
and the skies drop dew.
Integrity of wisdom
21My son, don’t let them slip from your eyes;
hold on to sound judgment and discretion.
22They will be life for your whole being,
and an ornament for your neck.
23Then you will walk safely on your path,
and your foot won’t stumble.
24If you lie down, you won’t be terrified.
When you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.
25Don’t fear sudden terror
or the ruin that comes to the wicked.
26The LORD will be your confidence;
he will guard your feet from being snared.
27Don’t withhold good from someone who deserves it,
when it is in your power to do so.
28Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go and come back;
I’ll give it to you tomorrow,” when you have it.
29Don’t plan to harm your neighbor
who trusts and lives near you.
30Don’t accuse anyone without reason,
when they haven’t harmed you.
31Don’t envy violent people
or choose any of their ways.
32Devious people are detestable to the LORD,
but the virtuous are his close friends.
33The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the home of the righteous.
34He mocks mockers,
but he shows favor to the humble.
35The wise gain respect,
but fools receive shame.
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