Proverbs 3:1-35 CSB

[1] My son, don't forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commands; [2] for they will bring you many days, a full life, and well-being. [3] Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] Then you will find favor and high regard with God and people. [5] Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; [6] in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight. [7] Don't be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. [8] This will be healing for your body and strengthening for your bones. [9] Honor the LORD with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest; [10] then your barns will be completely filled, and your vats will overflow with new wine. [11] Do not despise the LORD's instruction, my son, and do not loathe his discipline; [12] for the LORD disciplines the one he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights. [13] Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding, [14] for she is more profitable than silver, and her revenue is better than gold. [15] She is more precious than jewels; nothing you desire can equal her. [16] Long life is in her right hand; in her left, riches and honor. [17] Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths, peaceful. [18] She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who hold on to her are happy. [19] The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding. [20] By his knowledge the watery depths broke open, and the clouds dripped with dew. [21] Maintain sound wisdom and discretion. My son, don't lose sight of them. [22] They will be life for you and adornment for your neck. [23] Then you will go safely on your way; your foot will not stumble. [24] When you lie down, you will not be afraid; you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant. [25] Don't fear sudden danger or the ruin of the wicked when it comes, [26] for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from a snare. [27] When it is in your power, don't withhold good from the one to whom it belongs. [28] Don't say to your neighbor, "Go away! Come back later. I'll give it tomorrow"-when it is there with you. [29] Don't plan any harm against your neighbor, for he trusts you and lives near you. [30] Don't accuse anyone without cause, when he has done you no harm. [31] Don't envy a violent man or choose any of his ways; [32] for the devious are detestable to the LORD, but he is a friend to the upright. [33] The LORD's curse is on the household of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous; [34] He mocks those who mock but gives grace to the humble. [35] The wise will inherit honor, but he holds up fools to dishonor.