| 3:1 | My child,* do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep* my commandments, |
| 3:2 | for they will provide* a long and full life,* and they will add well-being* to you. |
| 3:3 | Do not let truth and mercy* leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.* |
| 3:4 | Then you will find* favor and good understanding,* in the sight of God and people.* |
| 3:5 | Trust* in the Lord with all your heart,* and do not rely* on your own understanding.* |
| 3:6 | Acknowledge* him in all your ways,* and he will make your paths straight.* |
| 3:7 | Do not be wise in your own estimation;* fear the Lord and turn away from evil.* |
| 3:8 | This will bring* healing to your body,* and refreshment* to your inner self.* |
| 3:9 | Honor* the Lord from your wealth and from the first fruits of all your crops;* |
| 3:10 | then your barns will be filled completely,* and your vats* will overflow* with new wine. |
| 3:11 | My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord,* and do not loathe* his rebuke. |
| 3:12 | For the Lord disciplines* those he loves, just as a father* disciplines* the son in whom he delights. |
| 3:13 | Blessed* is the one* who finds* wisdom, and the one who obtains* understanding. |
| 3:14 | For her* benefit* is more profitable* than silver, and her* gain* is better* than gold. |
| 3:15 | She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things* you desire* can compare* with her.* |
| 3:16 | Long life* is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. |
| 3:17 | Her ways are very pleasant,* and all her paths are peaceful. |
| 3:18 | She is like* a tree of life* to those who obtain her,* and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.* |
| 3:19 | By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth;* he established the heavens by understanding.* |
| 3:20 | By his knowledge the primordial sea* was broken open,* and the clouds drip down dew.* |
| 3:21 | My child, do not let them* escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.* |
| 3:22 | So* they will give* life to you,* and grace to adorn* your neck.* |
| 3:23 | Then you will walk on your way* with security, and you* will not stumble.* |
| 3:24 | When* you lie down you will not be filled with fear;* when* you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.* |
| 3:25 | You will not be afraid* of sudden* disaster,* or when destruction overtakes* the wicked;* |
| 3:26 | for the Lord will be* the source of your confidence,* and he will guard your foot* from being caught in a trap.* |
| 3:27 | Do not withhold good from those who need it,* when* you* have the ability* to help.* |
| 3:28 | Do not say to your neighbor, “Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it,” when* you have it with you at the time.* |
| 3:29 | Do not plot* evil against your neighbor when* he dwells by you unsuspectingly. |
| 3:30 | Do not accuse* anyone* without legitimate cause,* if he has not treated you wrongly. |
| 3:31 | Do not envy a violent man,* and do not choose to imitate* any of his ways; |
| 3:32 | for one who goes astray* is an abomination* to the Lord, but he reveals* his intimate counsel* to the upright. |
| 3:33 | The Lord’s curse* is on the household* of the wicked,* but he blesses* the home* of the righteous.* |
| 3:34 | Although* he is scornful to arrogant scoffers,* yet* he shows favor to the humble.* |
| 3:35 | The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up* to public contempt.* |
Proverbs 3 - NET Bible [draft]
