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<A name="3"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>for they will add length to your days, <p class="indent2"> years and peace to your life. <A name="4"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Never let loving devotion<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">a</a></span> or faithfulness leave you; <p class="indent2"> bind them around your neck, <p class="indent2"> write them on the tablet of your heart. <A name="5"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Then you will find favor and high regard <p class="indent2"> in the sight of God and man. <A name="6"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Trust in the LORD with all your heart, <p class="indent2"> and lean not on your own understanding; <A name="7"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>in all your ways acknowledge Him, <p class="indent2"> and He will make your paths straight. <A name="8"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Be not wise in your own eyes; <p class="indent2"> fear the LORD and turn away from evil. <A name="9"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>This will bring healing to your body<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> <p class="indent2"> and refreshment<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">c</a></span> to your bones. <A name="10"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Honor the LORD with your wealth <p class="indent2"> and with the firstfruits of all your crops; <A name="11"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>then your barns will be filled with plenty, <p class="indent2"> and your vats will overflow with new wine. <A name="12"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, <p class="indent2"> and do not loathe His rebuke;<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">d</a></span> <A name="13"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, <p class="indent2"> as does a father the son in whom he delights.<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">e</a></span> <A name="14"></a><p class="hdg">The Blessings of Wisdom<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, <p class="indent2"> the man who acquires understanding, <A name="15"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>for she is more profitable than silver, <p class="indent2"> and her gain is better than fine gold. <A name="16"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>She is more precious than rubies; <p class="indent2"> nothing you desire compares with her. <A name="17"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Long life is in her right hand; <p class="indent2"> in her left hand are riches and honor. <A name="18"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>All her ways are pleasant, <p class="indent2"> and all her paths are peaceful. <A name="19"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, <p class="indent2"> and those who lay hold of her are blessed. <A name="20"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>The LORD founded the earth by wisdom <p class="indent2"> and established the heavens by understanding. <A name="21"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, <p class="indent2"> and the clouds dripped with dew. <A name="22"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>My son, do not lose sight of this: <p class="indent2"> Preserve sound judgment and discernment. <A name="23"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>They will be life to your soul <p class="indent2"> and adornment to your neck. <A name="24"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Then you will go on your way in safety, <p class="indent2"> and your foot will not stumble. <A name="25"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>When you lie down, you will not be afraid; <p class="indent2"> when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. <A name="26"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Do not fear sudden danger <p class="indent2"> or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, <A name="27"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>for the LORD will be your confidence <p class="indent2"> and will keep your foot from the snare. <A name="28"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Do not withhold good from the deserving<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">f</a></span> <p class="indent2"> when it is within your power to act. <A name="29"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Do not tell your neighbor, <p class="indent2">“Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—<p class="indent2"> when you already have the means. <A name="30"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>Do not devise evil against your neighbor, <p class="indent2"> for he trustfully dwells beside you. <A name="31"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>Do not accuse a man without cause, <p class="indent2"> when he has done you no harm. <A name="32"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>Do not envy a violent man <p class="indent2"> or choose any of his ways; <A name="33"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>for the LORD detests the perverse, <p class="indent2"> but He is a friend to the upright. <A name="34"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, <p class="indent2"> but He blesses the home of the righteous. <A name="35"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>He mocks the mockers, <p class="indent2"> but gives grace to the humble.<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">g</a></span> <p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/3-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>The wise will inherit honor, <p class="indent2"> but fools are held up to shame.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">3</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> Forms of the Hebrew <i>chesed</i> are translated here and in most cases throughout the Scriptures as <i>loving devotion</i>; the range of meaning includes <i>love</i>, <i>goodness</i>, <i>kindness</i>, <i>faithfulness</i>, and <i>mercy</i>, as well as <i>loyalty to a covenant</i>.<br><span class="fnverse">8</span> <span class="footnotesbot">b</span> Hebrew <i>navel</i> <br><span class="fnverse">8</span> <span class="footnotesbot">c</span> Or <i>medicine</i><br><span class="fnverse">11</span> <span class="footnotesbot">d</span> LXX <i>and do not lose heart when He rebukes</i>; cited in <a href="../hebrews/12.htm#5">Hebrews 12:5</a><br><span class="fnverse">12</span> <span class="footnotesbot">e</span> LXX <i>and He flogs every son He receives</i>; cited in <a href="../hebrews/12.htm#6">Hebrews 12:6</a><br><span class="fnverse">27</span> <span class="footnotesbot">f</span> Or <i>from its owners</i><br><span class="fnverse">34</span> <span class="footnotesbot">g</span> LXX <i>The Lord opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble</i>; cited in <a href="../james/4.htm#6">James 4:6</a> and <a href="../1_peter/5.htm#5">1 Peter 5:5</a><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Standard Bible (BSB)</a> printed 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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