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Proverbs 3:21-35

21 My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.

21 My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion;

22 So they will be life for your soul, and grace for your neck.

22 they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.

23 Then you will go safely on your way, and your feet will have no cause for slipping.

23 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

24 When you take your rest you will have no fear, and on your bed sleep will be sweet to you.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

25 Have no fear of sudden danger, or of the storm which will come on evil-doers:

25 Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,

26 For the Lord will be your hope, and will keep your foot from being taken in the net.

26 for the LORD will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.

27 Do not keep back good from those who have a right to it, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.

27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.

28 Say not to your neighbour, Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give; when you have it by you at the time.

28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you.

29 Do not make evil designs against your neighbour, when he is living with you without fear.

29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you.

30 Do not take up a cause at law against a man for nothing, if he has done you no wrong.

30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason— when they have done you no harm.

31 Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.

31 Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways.

32 For the wrong-hearted man is hated by the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright.

32 For the LORD detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence.

33 The curse of the Lord is on the house of the evil-doer, but his blessing is on the tent of the upright.

33 The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

34 He makes sport of the men of pride, but he gives grace to the gentle-hearted.

34 He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.

35 The wise will have glory for their heritage, but shame will be the reward of the foolish.

35 The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.

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