Proverbs 3:19–26

By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,

by understanding he set the heavens in place;

by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,

and the clouds let drop the dew.

My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,

preserve sound judgment and discretion;

they will be life for you,

an ornament to grace your neck.

Then you will go on your way in safety,

and your foot will not stumble.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Have no fear of sudden disaster

or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,

for the Lord will be at your side

and will keep your foot from being snared.

The Lord founded the earth by wisdom

and established the heavens by understanding.

By his knowledge the watery depths broke open,

and the clouds dripped with dew.

Maintain sound wisdom and discretion.

My son, don’t lose sight of them.

They will be life for you

and adornment for your neck.

Then you will go safely on your way;

your foot will not stumble.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

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

Don’t fear sudden danger

or the ruin of the wicked when it comes,

for the Lord will be your confidence

and will keep your foot from a snare.

By wisdom the Lord founded the earth;

by understanding he created the heavens.

By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth,

and the dew settles beneath the night sky.

My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.

Hang on to them,

for they will refresh your soul.

They are like jewels on a necklace.

They keep you safe on your way,

and your feet will not stumble.

You can go to bed without fear;

you will lie down and sleep soundly.

You need not be afraid of sudden disaster

or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,

for the Lord is your security.

He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

Yahweh in wisdom founded the earth;

he established the heavens in understanding.

With his knowledge, depths broke open,

and clouds dropped dew.

My child, may they not escape from your sight;

may you keep sound wisdom and prudence.

They shall be life for your soul

and adornment for your neck.

Then you will walk in the confidence of your ways,

and your foot will not stumble.

If you sit down, you will not panic,

and if you lie down, then your sleep shall be sweet.

Do not be afraid of sudden panic,

or the storm of wickedness that will come.

Yahweh will be your confidence

and guard your foot from capture.

The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth;

By understanding hath he established the heavens.

By his knowledge the depths are broken up,

And the clouds drop down the dew.

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes:

Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

So shall they be life unto thy soul,

And grace to thy neck.

Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely,

And thy foot shall not stumble.

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid:

Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

Be not afraid of sudden fear,

Neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

For the Lord shall be thy confidence,

And shall keep thy foot from being taken.