Proverbs 3:11-30

11My son, never despise Adonai’s discipline or dread His correction.

12For Adonai loves those He reproves, even as a father, the son in whom he delights.

13Happy is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding.

14For her trade-value is better than silver, and her yield better than fine gold.

15She is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire compares to her.

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

17Her ways are pleasant ways, and all of her paths are shalom.

18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and blessed will be all who hold firmly to her.

19By wisdom Adonai founded the earth. By understanding He established the heavens.

20By His knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds drip dew.

21My son, hold on to sound wisdom and discernment, do not let them out of your sight.

22They will be life to your soul, and an ornament to grace your neck.

23Then you will walk 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 terror, or of the devastation of the wicked when it comes.

26For Adonai will be your confidence and will keep your foot from a snare.

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 later— I’ll give it tomorrow,” when you have it with you.

29Do not plot evil against your neighbor while he lives trustfully beside you.

30Do not quarrel with a man for no reason —if he has done you no harm.