Proverbs 3:19-35

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.

31Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways.

32For the devious are detestable to Adonai, but He takes the upright into His confidence.

33Adonai’s curse is on a wicked house, but He blesses a righteous home.

34Though He scoffs at the scoffers, He gives grace to the humble.

35The wise inherit honor, but fools are held up in disgrace.