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Proverbs 3:1-9

1 My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart.

1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,

2 If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.

2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.

3 Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.

3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

4 Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.

4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

7 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.

8 Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.

8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

9 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.

9 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;