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Proverbs 3

New Living Translation NLT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine.

11 My child, don’t reject the LORD ’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you.

12 For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.

13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.

14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold.

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

16 She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left.

17 She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.

18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.

19 By wisdom the LORD founded the earth; by understanding he created the heavens.

20 By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth, and the dew settles beneath the night sky.

21 My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them,

22 for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace.

23 They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble.

24 You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly.

25 You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,

26 for the LORD is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them.

28 If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.”

29 Don’t plot harm against your neighbor, for those who live nearby trust you.

30 Don’t pick a fight without reason, when no one has done you harm.

31 Don’t envy violent people or copy their ways.

32 Such wicked people are detestable to the LORD, but he offers his friendship to the godly.

33 The LORD curses the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the upright.

34 The LORD mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble.

35 The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame!

The Complete Jewish Bible CJB

1 My son, don't forget my teaching, keep my commands in your heart;

2 for they will add to you many days, years of life and peace.

3 Do not let grace and truth leave you -bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.

4 Then you will win favor and esteem in the sight of God and of people.

5 Trust in ADONAI with all your heart; do not rely on your own understanding.

6 In all your ways acknowledge him; then he will level your paths.

7 Don't be conceited about your own wisdom; but fear ADONAI, and turn from evil.

8 This will bring health to your body and give strength to your bones.

9 Honor ADONAI with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your income.

10 Then your granaries will be filled and your vats overflow with new wine.

11 My son, don't despise ADONAI's discipline or resent his reproof;

12 for ADONAI corrects those he loves like a father who delights in his son.

13 Happy the person who finds wisdom, the person who acquires understanding;

14 for her profit exceeds that of silver, gaining her is better than gold,

15 she is more precious than pearls -nothing you want can compare with her.

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

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

18 She is a tree of life to those who grasp her; whoever holds fast to her will be made happy.

19 ADONAI by wisdom founded the earth, by understanding he established the heavens,

20 by his knowledge the deep [springs] burst open and the dew condenses from the sky.

21 My son, don't let these slip from your sight; preserve common sense and discretion;

22 they will be life for your being and grace for your neck.

23 Then you will walk your way securely, without hurting your foot.

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

25 Don't be afraid of sudden terror or destruction caused by the wicked, when it comes;

26 for you can rely on ADONAI; he will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

27 Don't withhold good from someone entitled to it when you have in hand the power to do it.

28 Don't tell your neighbor, "Go away! Come another time; I'll give it to you tomorrow," when you have it now.

29 Don't plan harm against your neighbor who lives beside you trustingly.

30 Don't quarrel with someone for no reason, if he has done you no harm.

31 Don't envy a man of violence, don't choose any of his ways;

32 for the perverse is an abomination to ADONAI, but he shares his secret counsel with the upright.

33 ADONAI's curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

34 The scornful he scorns, but gives grace to the humble.

35 The wise win honor, but fools win shame.