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Proverbs 3:1-11

1 My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;

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

2 For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.

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

3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart,

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

4 And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.

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, And lean not on your own understanding;

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

6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

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

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

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

8 It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.

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

9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;

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

10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.

10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.

11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction;

11 My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke,