Proverbs 3:1-18

1My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;

2For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.

3Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart,

4And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.

5Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;

6In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

7Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

8It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.

9Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;

10So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.

11My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction;

12For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.

13Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;

14For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold.

15She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.

16Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor.

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

18She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her.