Proverbs_Chapter 3

My son, don’t forget my rules. Teach your heart to keep my commandments.

For he will give you long days, years of life, and peace.

Do not let kindness and honesty leave you. To tie it around your neck, to engrave it on the tablet of your heart.

In this way, you will find favor and wisdom in the eyes of God and men.

You must rely solely on the Lord and not rely on your own understanding.

In all your actions, acknowledge him and he will guide your path.

Don’t think you have wisdom. Fear the Lord and stay away from evil.

This will heal your navel and nourish your bones.

Honor the Lord with your wealth and all your first fruits.

In this way, your warehouse will be filled with surplus, and your winepress will overflow with new wine.

My son, do not underestimate the discipline of the Lord, and do not be weary of his rebuke.

Because the Lord loves, he will rebuke. Just as the father blames his beloved son.

He who gains wisdom and wisdom is blessed.

For wisdom is better than silver, and its benefits are stronger than fine gold.

More precious than pearls (or rubies). Everything you love is not enough for comparison.

He has longevity on his right hand. The left hand has wealth and wealth.

His way is peace, and all his paths are safe.

He is the tree of life that upholds him. Everyone is blessed to hold onto him.

The Lord established the earth with wisdom. Set the sky with intelligence.

With knowledge, the abyss cracks open, and the sky drips with nectar.

My son, we must guard true wisdom and strategy. Do not let him leave your sight.

So he will be your life and the beauty of your neck.

You can walk calmly without touching your feet.

Lie down and you will not be afraid. You lie down and sleep soundly.

Don’t be afraid of sudden panic. Do not fear the destruction of the wicked.

Because the Lord is your reliance. He will keep your feet from being caught in a net.

If your hand has the power to do good, do not refuse, but do it to those who deserve it.

If you have something ready there, do not say to your neighbors, go, come back tomorrow, and I will give it to you.

Do not plan to harm your neighbor who is living nearby.

Do not argue with someone who has not harmed you for no reason.

Do not envy a violent person, nor choose the path they follow.

Because the perverse are hated by the Lord. Honest people are intimate with him.

The Lord curses the household of the wicked and blesses the dwelling place of the righteous.

He mocks those who are mocking, and bestows grace on the humble.

Wise people will inherit honor. The elevation of a foolish person becomes a shame.