Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 3:13-26"

Proverbs 3:13-26

13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,

13 Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,

14 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.

14 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.

15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.

16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

17 Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.

18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.

18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.

19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;

19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;

20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.

20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.

21 My son, do not lose sight of these-- keep sound wisdom and discretion,

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

22 and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.

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

23 Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.

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

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

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

25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,

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

26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.

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

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