Proverbs 3:1–12
3 My son, don’t forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commands;y
many days, a full life,C,z and well-being.aa
3 Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Tie them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.ab
4 Then you will find favor and high regard
with God and people.ac
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,ad
and do not rely on your own understanding;ae
and he will make your paths straight.af
7 Don’t be wise in your own eyes;ag
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.ah
8 This will be healing for your bodyD,ai
and strengthening for your bones.aj
9 Honor the Lord with your possessions
and with the first produce of your entire harvest;a
10 then your barns will be completely filled,
and your vats will overflow with new wine.b
11 Do not despise the Lord’s instruction, my son,
and do not loathe his discipline;c
12 for the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.d