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Proverbs 3

Third Millennium Bible TMB

1 My son, forget not my law, but let thine heart keep my commandments;

2 for length of days and long life and peace shall they add to thee.

3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; bind them about thy neck, write them upon the tablet of thine heart.

4 So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding;

6 in all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.

7 Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear the LORD and depart from evil.

8 It shall be health to thy flesh and marrow to thy bones.

9 Honor the LORD with thy substance and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

10 so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD, neither be weary of His correction;

12 for whom the LORD loveth, He correcteth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom and the man that getteth understanding;

14 for the merchandising of it is better than the merchandising of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

15 She is more precious than rubies, and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared to her.

16 Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and honor.

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

18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and happy is everyone that retaineth her.

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

20 by His knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

21 My son, let not these depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion;

22 so shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace around thy neck.

23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble;

24 when thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid; yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked when it cometh;

26 for the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being snared.

27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

28 Say not unto thy neighbor, "Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give," when thou hast it with thee.

29 Devise not evil against thy neighbor, seeing he dwelleth securely beside thee.

30 Strive not with a man without cause if he has done thee no harm.

31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways;

32 for the froward is an abomination to the LORD, but His secret is with the righteous.

33 The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesseth the habitation of the just.

34 Surely He scorneth the scorners, but He giveth grace unto the lowly.

35 The wise shall inherit glory, but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

GOD'S WORD Translation GW

1 My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind,

2 because they will bring you long life, good years, and peace.

3 Do not let mercy and truth leave you. Fasten them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.

4 Then you will find favor and much success in the sight of God and humanity.

5 Trust the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth.

7 Do not consider yourself wise. Fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.

8 [Then] your body will be healed, and your bones will have nourishment.

9 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income.

10 Then your barns will be full, and your vats will overflow with fresh wine.

11 Do not reject the discipline of the LORD, my son, and do not resent his warning,

12 because the LORD warns the one he loves, even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased.

13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

14 The profit [gained] from [wisdom] is greater than the profit [gained] from silver. Its yield is better than fine gold.

15 [Wisdom] is more precious than jewels, and all your desires cannot equal it.

16 Long life is in [wisdom's] right hand. In [wisdom's] left hand are riches and honor.

17 [Wisdom's] ways are pleasant ways, and all its paths lead to peace.

18 [Wisdom] is a tree of life for those who take firm hold of it. Those who cling to it are blessed.

19 By Wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth. By understanding he established the heavens.

20 By his knowledge the deep waters were divided, and the skies dropped dew.

21 My son, do not lose sight of these things. Use priceless wisdom and foresight.

22 Then they will mean life for you, and they will grace your neck.

23 Then you will go safely on your way, and you will not hurt your foot.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid. As you lie there, your sleep will be sweet.

25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the destruction of wicked people when it comes.

26 The LORD will be your confidence. He will keep your foot from getting caught.

27 Do not hold back anything good from those who are entitled to it when you have the power to do so.

28 When you have the good thing with you, do not tell your neighbor, "Go away! Come back tomorrow. I'll give you something then."

29 Do not plan to do something wrong to your neighbor while he is sitting there with you and suspecting nothing.

30 Do not quarrel with a person for no reason if he has not harmed you.

31 Do not envy a violent person. Do not choose any of his ways.

32 The devious person is disgusting to the LORD. The LORD's intimate advice is with decent people.

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

34 When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people.

35 Wise people will inherit honor, but fools will bear disgrace.