Proverbs 3:1-35 NCV

[1] My child, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in mind. [2] Then you will live a long time, and your life will be successful. [3] Don't ever forget kindness and truth. Wear them like a necklace. Write them on your heart as if on a tablet. [4] Then you will be respected and will please both God and people. [5] Trust the LORD with all your heart, and don't depend on your own understanding. [6] Remember the LORD in all you do, and he will give you success. [7] Don't depend on your own wisdom. Respect the LORD and refuse to do wrong. [8] Then your body will be healthy, and your bones will be strong. [9] Honor the LORD with your wealth and the firstfruits from all your crops. [10] Then your barns will be full, and your wine barrels will overflow with new wine. [11] My child, do not reject the LORD's discipline, and don't get angry when he corrects you. [12] The LORD corrects those he loves, just as parents correct the child they delight in. [13] Happy is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gets understanding. [14] Wisdom is worth more than silver; it brings more profit than gold. [15] Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you could want is equal to it. [16] With her right hand wisdom offers you a long life, and with her left hand she gives you riches and honor. [17] Wisdom will make your life pleasant and will bring you peace. [18] As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it, and everyone who uses it will be happy. [19] The LORD made the earth, using his wisdom. He set the sky in place, using his understanding. [20] With his knowledge, he made springs flow into rivers and the clouds drop rain on the earth. [21] My child, hold on to wisdom and good sense. Don't let them out of your sight. [22] They will give you life and beauty like a necklace around your neck. [23] Then you will go your way in safety, and you will not get hurt. [24] When you lie down, you won't be afraid; when you lie down, you will sleep in peace. [25] You won't be afraid of sudden trouble; you won't fear the ruin that comes to the wicked, [26] because the LORD will keep you safe. He will keep you from being trapped. [27] Whenever you are able, do good to people who need help. [28] If you have what your neighbor asks for, don't say, "Come back later. I will give it to you tomorrow." [29] Don't make plans to hurt your neighbor who lives nearby and trusts you. [30] Don't accuse a person for no good reason; don't accuse someone who has not harmed you. [31] Don't be jealous of those who use violence, and don't choose to be like them. [32] The LORD hates those who do wrong, but he is a friend to those who are honest. [33] The LORD will curse the evil person's house, but he will bless the home of those who do right. [34] The LORD laughs at those who laugh at him, but he gives grace to those who are not proud. [35] Wise people will receive honor, but fools will be disgraced.