Wisdom Bestows Well-Being

Proverbs 3 (New International Version, ©2010)

Proverbs 3

 ¹ My son, do not forget my teaching,
   but keep my commands in your heart,

 ² for they will prolong your life many years
   and bring you peace and prosperity.

³ Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
   bind them around your neck, 
   write them on the tablet of your heart.
 ⁴ Then you will win favor and a good name
   in the sight of God and man.


⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart
   and lean not on your own understanding; 

⁶ in all your ways submit to him,
   and he will make your paths straight.


⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;
   fear the LORD and shun evil.
 ⁸ This will bring health to your body
   and nourishment to your bones.


⁹ Honor the LORD with your wealth,
   with the firstfruits of all your crops; 

¹⁰ then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
   and your vats will brim over with new wine.


¹¹ My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline,
   and do not resent his rebuke,
 ¹² because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
   as a father the son he delights in.