Proverbs 3:21–35

²¹Maintain sound wisdom and discretion.

My son, don’t lose sight of them.^o

²²They will be life for you^Bp

and adornment^C for your neck.

²³Then you will go safely on your way;

your foot will not stumble.^q

²⁴When you lie^D down, you will not be afraid;^r

you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.

²⁵Don’t fear sudden danger

or the ruin of the wicked when it comes,^s

²⁶for the Lord will be your confidence^E

and will keep your foot from a snare.^t

TREAT OTHERS FAIRLY

²⁷When it is in your power,^F

don’t withhold good^u from the one to whom it belongs.

²⁸Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go away! Come back later.

I’ll give it tomorrow”—when it is there with you.^v

²⁹Don’t plan any harm against your neighbor,^w

for he trusts you and lives near you.

³⁰Don’t accuse anyone without cause,^x

when he has done you no harm.

³¹Don’t envy a violent man^y

or choose any of his ways;

³²for the devious are detestable to the Lord,

but he is a friend^A to the upright.^z

³³The Lord’s curse is on the household of the wicked,^aa

but he blesses the home of the righteous;

³⁴He mocks those who mock

but gives grace to the humble.^ab

³⁵The wise will inherit honor,

but he holds up fools to dishonor.^B