Proverbs 3:5-17

5Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths smooth.

7Do not consider yourself wise. Fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

8⌞Then⌟ your body will be healed, and your bones will have nourishment.

9Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income.

10Then your barns will be full, and your vats will overflow with fresh wine.

11Do not reject the discipline of the Lord, my son, and do not resent his warning,

12because the Lord warns the one he loves, even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased.

13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

14The profit ⌞gained⌟ from ⌞wisdom⌟ is greater than the profit ⌞gained⌟ from silver. Its yield is better than fine gold.

15⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels, and all your desires cannot equal it.

16Long life is in ⌞wisdom’s⌟ right hand. In ⌞wisdom’s⌟ left hand are riches and honor.

17⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways, and all its paths lead to peace.