Proverbs 3:5–17

5  iTrust in the Lord with all your heart,

and jdo not lean on your own understanding.

6  In all your ways kacknowledge him,

and he lwill make straight your paths.

7  mBe not wise in your own eyes;

nfear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

8  It will be ohealing to your flesh2

and prefreshment3 to your bones.

9  Honor the Lord with your wealth

and with qthe firstfruits of all your produce;

10  then your rbarns will be filled with plenty,

and your vats will be bursting with wine.

11  sMy son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline

or be weary of his reproof,

12  for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,

as ta father the son in whom he delights.

Blessed Is the One Who Finds Wisdom

13  uBlessed is the one who finds wisdom,

and the one who gets understanding,

14  vfor the gain from her is better than gain from silver

and her profit better than wgold.

15  She is more precious than xjewels,

and ynothing you desire can compare with her.

16  zLong life is in her right hand;

in her left hand are ariches and honor.

17  Her bways are ways of pleasantness,

and all her paths are peace.