Proverbs 3:1-10

1My child, do not forget what I teach you. Always think carefully about my commands.

2If you obey them, you will live a long life. You will have peace in your mind. and you will enjoy your life.

3Keep hold of faithful love. That will be like a beautiful necklace that you always wear. Think about what it means to love other people.

4If you do that, you will make God happy. People will also be pleased and they will respect you.

5Trust in the Lord completely. Do not think that you understand things well enough for yourself.

6Whatever you are doing, remember that the Lord is with you. Then he will show you the right way to go.

7Do not think that you are already wise enough. Obey the Lord and refuse to do evil things.

8If you do that, it will make you healthy and strong.

9Show that you respect the Lord in the way that you use your money. Offer the first part of the harvest from your farm to him.

10If you do that, you will store more food than you need for yourself. You will have more wine than you can drink.