Proverbs 3:1-35 GW

[1] My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind, [2] because they will bring you long life, good years, and peace. [3] Do not let mercy and truth leave you. Fasten them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] Then you will find favor and much success in the sight of God and humanity. [5] Trust the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. [6] In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth. [7] Do 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. [9] Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income. [10] Then your barns will be full, and your vats will overflow with fresh wine. [11] Do not reject the discipline of the LORD, my son, and do not resent his warning, [12] because the LORD warns the one he loves, even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased. [13] Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding. [14] The 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. [16] Long 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. [19] By Wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth. By understanding he established the heavens. [20] By his knowledge the deep waters were divided, and the skies dropped dew. [21] My son, do not lose sight of these things. Use priceless wisdom and foresight. [22] Then they will mean life for you, and they will grace your neck. [23] Then you will go safely on your way, and you will not hurt your foot. [24] When you lie down, you will not be afraid. As you lie there, your sleep will be sweet. [25] Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the destruction of wicked people when it comes. [26] The LORD will be your confidence. He will keep your foot from getting caught. [27] Do not hold back anything good from those who are entitled to it when you have the power to do so. [28] When you have the good thing with you, do not tell your neighbor, "Go away! Come back tomorrow. I'll give you something then." [29] Do not plan to do something wrong to your neighbor while he is sitting there with you and suspecting nothing. [30] Do not quarrel with a person for no reason if he has not harmed you. [31] Do not envy a violent person. Do not choose any of his ways. [32] The devious person is disgusting to the LORD. The LORD's intimate advice is with decent people. [33] The LORD curses the house of wicked people, but he blesses the home of righteous people. [34] When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people. [35] Wise people will inherit honor, but fools will bear disgrace.