Proverbs 3:1-35 ERV

[1] My son, don't forget my teaching. Remember what I tell you to do. [2] What I teach will give you a good, long life, and all will go well for you. [3] Don't ever let love and loyalty leave you. Tie them around your neck, and write them on your heart. [4] Then God will be pleased and think well of you and so will everyone else. [5] Trust the LORD completely, and don't depend on your own knowledge. [6] With every step you take, think about what he wants, and he will help you go the right way. [7] Don't trust in your own wisdom, but fear and respect the LORD and stay away from evil. [8] If you do this, it will be like a refreshing drink and medicine for your body. [9] Honor the LORD with your wealth and the first part of your harvest. [10] Then your barns will be full of grain, and your barrels will be overflowing with wine. [11] My son, don't reject the LORD's discipline, and don't be angry when he corrects you. [12] The LORD corrects the one he loves, just as a father corrects a child he cares about. [13] Those who find wisdom are fortunate; they will be blessed when they gain understanding. [14] Profit that comes from wisdom is better than silver and even the finest gold. [15] Wisdom is worth more than fine jewels. Nothing you desire has more value. [16] With her right hand, Wisdom offers long life-with the other hand, riches and honor. [17] Wisdom will lead you to a life of joy and peace. [18] Wisdom is like a life-giving tree to those who hold on to her; she is a blessing to those who keep her close. [19] With wisdom and understanding, the LORD created the earth and sky. [20] With his knowledge, he made the oceans and the clouds that produce rain. [21] My son, don't ever let wisdom out of your sight. Hold on to wisdom and careful planning. [22] They will bring you a long life filled with honor. [23] As you go through life, you will always be safe and never fall. [24] When you lie down, you will not be afraid. When you rest, your sleep will be peaceful. [25] You have no reason to fear a sudden disaster or the destruction that comes to the wicked. [26] You can trust the LORD to protect you. He will not let you fall into harm. [27] Do everything you possibly can for those who need help. [28] If your neighbor needs something you have, don't say, "Come back tomorrow." Give it to him immediately. [29] Don't make plans to harm your neighbor, who lives near you and trusts you. [30] Don't take people to court without good reason, especially when they have done nothing to harm you. [31] Don't envy those who are violent. Never choose to be like them. [32] Such crooked people are disgusting to the LORD. But he is a friend to those who are good and honest. [33] The LORD curses a wicked family, but he blesses the homes of those who live right. [34] He will humiliate those who make fun of others, but he is kind to those who are humble. [35] The way the wise live will bring them honor, but the way fools live will bring them shame.