Berean Standard Bible

Proverbs 3:11-30

11My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;112for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.2

13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,the man who acquires understanding,14for she is more profitable than silver,and her gain is better than fine gold.15She is more precious than rubies;nothing you desire compares with her.16Long life is in her right hand;in her left hand are riches and honor.17All her ways are pleasant,and all her paths are peaceful.18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,and those who lay hold of her are blessed.

19The LORD founded the earth by wisdomand established the heavens by understanding.20By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open,and the clouds dripped with dew.

21My son, do not lose sight of this:Preserve sound judgment and discernment.22They will be life to your souland adornment to your neck.23Then you will go on your way in safety,and your foot will not stumble.24When you lie down, you will not be afraid;when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.25Do not fear sudden dangeror the ruin that overtakes the wicked,26for the LORD will be your confidenceand will keep your foot from the snare.

27Do not withhold good from the deserving3when it is within your power to act.28Do not tell your neighbor,“Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—when you already have the means.29Do not devise evil against your neighbor,for he trustfully dwells beside you.30Do not accuse a man without cause,when he has done you no harm.

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Notes

1. Proverbs 3:11 LXX and do not lose heart when He rebukes; cited in Hebrews 12:5 ↩
2. Proverbs 3:12 LXX and He flogs every son He receives; cited in Hebrews 12:6 ↩
3. Proverbs 3:27 Or from its owners ↩

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