Proverbs 3:11-30

11My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of his reproof,

12for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,

14for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.

15She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

18She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.

19The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;

20by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.

21My son, do not lose sight of these— keep sound wisdom and discretion,

22and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.

23Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.

24If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

25Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,

26for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.

27Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.

28Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it"—when you have it with you.

29Do not plan evil against your neighbor, who dwells trustingly beside you.

30Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.