Proverbs 3:11-30

11My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke,

12because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

13Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,

14for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.

15She is more precious than rubies; 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 pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.

18She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.

19By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place;

20by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.

21My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion;

22they will be life for you, an ornament to grace 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 lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

25Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,

26for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.

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

28Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you.

29Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you.

30Do not accuse anyone for no reason— when they have done you no harm.