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Proverbs 3 NASB 1977
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<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>For length of days and years of life, <br> And peace they will add to you. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Do not let kindness and truth leave you; <br> Bind them around your neck, <br> Write them on the tablet of your heart. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>So you will find favor and good repute <br> In the sight of God and man. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Trust in the LORD with all your heart, <br> And do not lean on your own understanding. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>In all your ways acknowledge Him, <br> And He will make your paths straight. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Do not be wise in your own eyes; <br> Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>It will be healing to your body, <br> And refreshment to your bones. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Honor the LORD from your wealth, <br> And from the first of all your produce; <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>So your barns will be filled with plenty, <br> And your vats will overflow with new wine. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, <br> Or loathe His reproof, <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>For whom the LORD loves He reproves, <br> Even as a father, the son in whom he delights. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, <br> And the man who gains understanding. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>For its profit is better than the profit of silver, <br> And its gain than fine gold. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>She is more precious than jewels; <br> And nothing you desire compares with her. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Long life is in her right hand; <br> In her left hand are riches and honor. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Her ways are pleasant ways, <br> And all her paths are peace. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, <br> And happy are all who hold her fast. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; <br> By understanding He established the heavens. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>By His knowledge the deeps were broken up, <br> And the skies drip with dew. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>My son, let them not depart from your sight; <br> Keep sound wisdom and discretion, <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>So they will be life to your soul, <br> And adornment to your neck. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Then you will walk in your way securely, <br> And your foot will not stumble. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>When you lie down, you will not be afraid; <br> When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Do not be afraid of sudden fear, <br> Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes; <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>For the LORD will be your confidence, <br> And will keep your foot from being caught. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, <br> When it is in your power to do <i>it.</i> <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, <br> And tomorrow I will give <i>it,</i>” <br> When you have it with you. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>Do not devise harm against your neighbor, <br> While he lives in security beside you. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>Do not contend with a man without cause, <br> If he has done you no harm. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>Do not envy a man of violence, <br> And do not choose any of his ways. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>For the crooked <i>man</i> is an abomination to the LORD; <br> But He is intimate with the upright. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, <br> But He blesses the dwelling of the righteous. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>Though He scoffs at the scoffers, <br> Yet He gives grace to the afflicted. <p> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://bible.cc/proverbs/3-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>The wise will inherit honor, <br> But fools display dishonor.<p></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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