Proverbs - Chapter 3 | Good News Translation

  • 1. My child, don't forget what I teach you. Always remember what I tell you to do.
  • 2. My teaching will give you a long and prosperous life.
  • 3. Never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. Tie them around your neck; write them on your heart.
  • 4. If you do this, both God and people will be pleased with you.
  • 5. Trust in the LORD with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know.
  • 6. Remember the LORD in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.
  • 7. Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the LORD and refuse to do wrong.
  • 8. If you do, it will be like good medicine, healing your wounds and easing your pains.
  • 9. Honor the LORD by making him an offering from the best of all that your land produces.
  • 10. If you do, your barns will be filled with grain, and you will have too much wine to store it all.
  • 11. My child, when the LORD corrects you, pay close attention and take it as a warning.
  • 12. The LORD corrects those he loves, as parents correct a child of whom they are proud.
  • 13. Happy is anyone who becomes wise---who comes to have understanding.
  • 14. There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold.
  • 15. Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it.
  • 16. Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor.
  • 17. Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it.
  • 18. Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.
  • 19. The LORD created the earth by his wisdom; by his knowledge he set the sky in place.
  • 20. His wisdom caused the rivers to flow and the clouds to give rain to the earth.
  • 21. My child, hold on to your wisdom and insight. Never let them get away from you.
  • 22. They will provide you with life---a pleasant and happy life.
  • 23. You can go safely on your way and never even stumble.
  • 24. You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night.
  • 25. You will not have to worry about sudden disasters, such as come on the wicked like a storm.
  • 26. The LORD will keep you safe. He will not let you fall into a trap.
  • 27. Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it.
  • 28. Never tell your neighbors to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now.
  • 29. Don't plan anything that will hurt your neighbors; they live beside you, trusting you.
  • 30. Don't argue with others for no reason when they have never done you any harm.
  • 31. Don't be jealous of violent people or decide to act as they do,
  • 32. because the LORD hates people who do evil, but he takes righteous people into his confidence.
  • 33. The LORD puts a curse on the homes of the wicked, but blesses the homes of the righteous.
  • 34. He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble.
  • 35. Wise people will gain an honorable reputation, but stupid people will only add to their own disgrace.
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