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Proverbs 3:18 (NIV)
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.
Proverbs 3:19 (NIV)
By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;
Proverbs 3:20 (NIV)
by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.
Proverbs 3:21 (NIV)
My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion;
Proverbs 3:22 (NIV)
they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.
Proverbs 3:23 (NIV)
Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.
Proverbs 3:24 (NIV)
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Proverbs 3:25 (NIV)
Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
Proverbs 3:26 (NIV)
for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.
Proverbs 3:27 (NIV)
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.
Proverbs 3:28 (NIV)
Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you.
Proverbs 3:29 (NIV)
Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you.
Proverbs 3:30 (NIV)
Do not accuse anyone for no reason— when they have done you no harm.
Proverbs 3:31 (NIV)
Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways.
Proverbs 3:32 (NIV)
For the Lord detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence.
Proverbs 3:33 (NIV)
The Lord ’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.
Proverbs 3:34 (NIV)
He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
Proverbs 3:35 (NIV)
The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.
Proverbs 4:1 (NIV)
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
Proverbs 4:2 (NIV)
I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.
Proverbs 4:3 (NIV)
For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother.
Proverbs 4:4 (NIV)
Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.
Proverbs 4:5 (NIV)
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.
Proverbs 4:6 (NIV)
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
Proverbs 4:7 (NIV)
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.