Proverbs 3

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1. 1My son, don't forget my law; let your heart keep my commandments.
2. 2For they will add to you length of days, long life, and peace.
3. 3Don't let mercy and truth forsake you — bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.
4. 4Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
5. 5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.
6. 6In all your ways, acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths.
7. 7Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
8. 8It will be health to your navel and nourishment to your bones.
9. 9Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your increase.
10. 10Then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your presses will overflow with new wine.
11. 11My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, and do not be weary of his correction.
12. 12For the LORD corrects the one he loves, just as a father the son in whom he delights.
13. 13Happy is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding.
14. 14For its merchandise is better than silver, and its gain better than fine gold.
15. 15She is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare to her.
16. 16In her right hand is long life, and in her left hand are riches and honor.
17. 17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18. 18She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her, and happy is everyone who retains her.
19. 19The LORD, by wisdom, founded the earth; by understanding, he established the heavens.
20. 20By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
21. 21My son, don't let them depart from your eyes — keep sound wisdom and discretion.
22. 22So they will be life to your soul and grace to your neck.
23. 23Then you will walk safely on your path, and your foot will not stumble.
24. 24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; indeed, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
25. 25Don't be afraid of sudden fear, or of the desolation of the wicked when it comes.
26. 26For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
27. 27Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is within your power to act.
28. 28Don't tell your neighbor, 'Go away and come back tomorrow, and I'll give it to you,' when you already have it with you.
29. 29Do not plan evil against your neighbor, since he lives trustingly beside you.
30. 30Do not argue with someone without reason if they have not harmed you.
31. 31Do not envy the oppressor, and do not choose any of his ways.
32. 32For the crooked person is an abomination to the LORD, but his secret is with the righteous.
33. 33The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the just.
34. 34Surely he scorns the scorners, but he gives grace to the lowly.
35. 35The wise will inherit glory, but fools will be promoted to shame.