| 3:1 | My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind, |
| 3:2 | because they will bring you long life, good years, and peace. |
| 3:3 | Do not let mercy and truth leave you. Fasten them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart. |
| 3:4 | Then you will find favor and much success in the sight of God and humanity. |
| 3:5 | Trust the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. |
| 3:6 | In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth. |
| 3:7 | Do not consider yourself wise. Fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. |
| 3:8 | Then your body will be healed, and your bones will have nourishment. |
| 3:9 | Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income. |
| 3:10 | Then your barns will be full, and your vats will overflow with fresh wine. |
| 3:11 | Do not reject the discipline of the LORD, my son, and do not resent his warning, |
| 3:12 | because the LORD warns the one he loves, even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased. |
| 3:13 | Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding. |
| 3:14 | The profit gained from wisdom is greater than the profit gained from silver. Its yield is better than fine gold. |
| 3:15 | Wisdom is more precious than jewels, and all your desires cannot equal it. |
| 3:16 | Long life is in wisdom's right hand. In wisdom's left hand are riches and honor. |
| 3:17 | Wisdom's ways are pleasant ways, and all its paths lead to peace. |
| 3:18 | Wisdom is a tree of life for those who take firm hold of it. Those who cling to it are blessed. |
| 3:19 | By Wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth. By understanding he established the heavens. |
| 3:20 | By his knowledge the deep waters were divided, and the skies dropped dew. |
| 3:21 | My son, do not lose sight of these things. Use priceless wisdom and foresight. |
| 3:22 | Then they will mean life for you, and they will grace your neck. |
| 3:23 | Then you will go safely on your way, and you will not hurt your foot. |
| 3:24 | When you lie down, you will not be afraid. As you lie there, your sleep will be sweet. |
| 3:25 | Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the destruction of wicked people when it comes. |
| 3:26 | The LORD will be your confidence. He will keep your foot from getting caught. |
| 3:27 | Do not hold back anything good from those who are entitled to it when you have the power to do so. |
| 3:28 | When you have the good thing with you, do not tell your neighbor, "Go away! Come back tomorrow. I'll give you something then." |
| 3:29 | Do not plan to do something wrong to your neighbor while he is sitting there with you and suspecting nothing. |
| 3:30 | Do not quarrel with a person for no reason if he has not harmed you. |
| 3:31 | Do not envy a violent person. Do not choose any of his ways. |
| 3:32 | The devious person is disgusting to the LORD. The LORD'S intimate advice is with decent people. |
| 3:33 | The LORD curses the house of wicked people, but he blesses the home of righteous people. |
| 3:34 | When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people. |
| 3:35 | Wise people will inherit honor, but fools will bear disgrace. |
Proverbs 3 - God's Word Translation
