Proverbs 3

*1*
My son, do not forget my teaching,
But let your heart keep my commandments;

*2*
For length of days and years of life
And peace they will add to you.

*3*
Do not let kindness and truth leave you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.

*4*
So you will find favor and good repute
In the sight of God and man.

*5*
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.

*6*
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.

*7*
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

*8*
It will be healing to your body
And refreshment to your bones.

*9*
Honor the Lord from your wealth
And from the first of all your produce;

*10*
So your barns will be filled with plenty
And your vats will overflow with new wine.

*11*
My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord
Or loathe His reproof,
*12*
For whom the Lord loves He reproves,
Even as a father * corrects * the son in whom he delights.