Proverbs 3
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1My son, don't forget my instruction, and keep my commandments carefully in mind. 1My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
2For they will add length to your days, years to your life, and abundant peace to you.2for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you.
3Do not let gracious love and truth leave you. Bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart,3Do not let truth and mercy leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
4and find favor and a good reputation with God and men.4Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.
5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding.5Trust in 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 straight.6Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.
7Do not be wise in your own opinion. Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.7Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
8This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your bones.8This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self.
9Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first of all your produce,9Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first fruits of all your crops;
10so your barns will be filled with abundance, and your vats will burst open with new wine.10then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
11My son, do not reject the LORD's discipline, and do not despise his correction,11My child, do not despise discipline from the LORD, and do not loathe his rebuke.
12because the LORD corrects the person he loves, just as a father corrects the son he delights in. 12For the LORD disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.
13How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
14because her profit is better than the profit of silver, and her yield than fine gold.14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.
15She is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.
16Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are riches and honor.16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
17Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peaceful.17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
18She is a tree of life for those who embrace her, and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.18She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.
19By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, and by understanding he set the heavens in place.19By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.
20By his knowledge the depths broke open, and the clouds drip with dew.20By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, and the clouds drip down dew.
21My son, do not let wisdom leave your sight. Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment,21My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.
22and they will be life to you and a graceful ornament for your neck.22So they will give life to you, and grace to adorn your neck.
23Then you will travel safely on your way, and your foot will not stumble.23Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble.
24When you sit down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant. 24When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.
25Do not be afraid of sudden disaster, or the devastation that comes to the wicked.25You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;
26Indeed, the LORD will be your confidence, and he will keep your foot from being caught.26for the LORD will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.
27Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.27Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.
28Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back. I will pay you tomorrow," when you have cash with you.28Do not say to your neighbor, "Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it," when you have it with you at the time.
29Do not plan to harm your neighbor, when he is living peacefully beside you.29Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he dwells by you unsuspectingly.
30Do not bring a lawsuit against a person for no reason, when he has done you no harm.30Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.
31Do not envy a violent man, and do not emulate his lifestyle. 31Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose to imitate any of his ways;
32Indeed, a perverse man is utterly disgusting to the LORD, but he takes the upright into his confidence. 32for one who goes astray is an abomination to the LORD, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.
33The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.33The LORD's curse is on the household of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.
34Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble.34Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.
35The wise will inherit honor, but he holds fools up for ridicule.35The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.
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