Proverbs 3:19-35

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

20By His knowledge the depths were broken up, And clouds drop down the dew.

21My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

22So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.

23Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble.

24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

25Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from 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 the power of your hand to do so.

28Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it,” When you have it with you.

29Do not devise evil against your neighbor, For he dwells by you for safety’s sake.

30Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm.

31Do not envy the oppressor, And choose none of his ways;

32For the perverse person is an abomination to the Lord, But His secret counsel is with the upright.

33The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the home of the just.

34Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.

35The wise shall inherit glory, But shame shall be the legacy of fools.