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Proverbs 3:21-35

21 My son, don't let them slip from your eyes; hold on to sound judgment and discretion.

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

22 They will be life for your whole being, and an ornament for your neck.

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

23 Then you will walk safely on your path, and your foot won't stumble.

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

24 If you lie down, you won't be terrified. When you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.

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

25 Don't fear sudden terror or the ruin that comes to the wicked.

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

26 The LORD will be your confidence; he will guard your feet from being snared.

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

27 Don't withhold good from someone who deserves it, when it is in your power to do so.

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

28 Don't say to your neighbor, "Go and come back; I'll give it to you tomorrow," when you have it.

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 Don't plan to harm your neighbor who trusts and lives near you.

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

30 Don't accuse anyone without reason, when they haven't harmed you.

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

31 Don't envy violent people or choose any of their ways.

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

32 Devious people are detestable to the LORD, but the virtuous are his close friends.

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

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

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

34 He mocks mockers, but he shows favor to the humble.

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

35 The wise gain respect, but fools receive shame.

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