📖 Proverbs 3
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Exhortations to Seek Wisdom and Walk with the Lord My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
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for they will provide a long and full life, and well-being for you.
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Do not let mercy and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
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Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.
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Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.
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Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
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This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self.
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Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first fruits of all your crops;
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then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
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My child, do not despise discipline from the LORD, and do not loathe his rebuke.
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For the LORD disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.
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Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
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For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.
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She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.
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Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
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Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
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She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.
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By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.
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By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, so that the clouds drip down dew.
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My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.
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So they will become life for your soul, and grace around your neck.
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Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble.
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When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.
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Do not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;
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for the LORD will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.
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Wisdom Demonstrated in Relationships with People Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.
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Do not say to your neighbor,“Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it,” when you have it with you at the time.
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Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he dwells by you unsuspectingly.
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Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.
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Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose any of his ways;
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for one who goes astray is an abomination to the LORD, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.
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The LORD’s curse is on the household of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.
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With arrogant scoffers he is scornful, yet he shows favor to the humble.
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The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.