3Proverbs 3

Advice to the Young

1My child, don't forget what I teach you. Always remember what I tell you to do.Select Proverbs 3:1

2My teaching will give you a long and prosperous life.Select Proverbs 3:2

3Never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. Tie them around your neck; write them on your heart.Select Proverbs 3:3

4If you do this, both God and people will be pleased with you.Select Proverbs 3:4

5Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know.Select Proverbs 3:5

6Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.Select Proverbs 3:6

7Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the Lord and refuse to do wrong.Select Proverbs 3:7

8If you do, it will be like good medicine, healing your wounds and easing your pains.Select Proverbs 3:8

9Honor the Lord by making him an offering from the best of all that your land produces.Select Proverbs 3:9

10If you do, your barns will be filled with grain, and you will have too much wine to store it all.Select Proverbs 3:10

11My child, when the Lord corrects you, pay close attention and take it as a warning.Select Proverbs 3:11

12The Lord corrects those he loves, as parents correct a child of whom they are proud.Select Proverbs 3:12

13Happy is anyone who becomes wise—who comes to have understanding.Select Proverbs 3:13

14There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold.Select Proverbs 3:14

15Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it.Select Proverbs 3:15

16Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor.Select Proverbs 3:16

17Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it.Select Proverbs 3:17

18Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.Select Proverbs 3:18

19The Lord created the earth by his wisdom; by his knowledge he set the sky in place.Select Proverbs 3:19

20His wisdom caused the rivers to flow and the clouds to give rain to the earth.Select Proverbs 3:20

21My child, hold on to your wisdom and insight. Never let them get away from you.Select Proverbs 3:21

22They will provide you with life—a pleasant and happy life.Select Proverbs 3:22

23You can go safely on your way and never even stumble.Select Proverbs 3:23

24You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night.Select Proverbs 3:24

25You will not have to worry about sudden disasters, such as come on the wicked like a storm.Select Proverbs 3:25

26The Lord will keep you safe. He will not let you fall into a trap.Select Proverbs 3:26

27Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it.Select Proverbs 3:27

28Never tell your neighbors to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now.Select Proverbs 3:28

29Don't plan anything that will hurt your neighbors; they live beside you, trusting you.Select Proverbs 3:29

30Don't argue with others for no reason when they have never done you any harm.Select Proverbs 3:30

31Don't be jealous of violent people or decide to act as they do,Select Proverbs 3:31

32because the Lord hates people who do evil, but he takes righteous people into his confidence.Select Proverbs 3:32

33The Lord puts a curse on the homes of the wicked, but blesses the homes of the righteous.Select Proverbs 3:33

34He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble.Select Proverbs 3:34

35Wise people will gain an honorable reputation, but stupid people will only add to their own disgrace.Select Proverbs 3:35