Proverbs 3:13–35
13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom
and the one who obtains understanding.
14 The profit ⸤gained⸥ from ⸤wisdom⸥ is greater than
the profit ⸤gained⸥ from silver.
Its yield is better than fine gold.
15 ⸤Wisdom⸥ is more precious than jewels,
and all your desires cannot equal it.
16 Long life is in ⸤wisdom’s⸥ right hand.
In ⸤wisdom’s⸥ left hand are riches and honor.
17 ⸤Wisdom’s⸥ ways are pleasant ways,
and all its paths lead to peace.
for those who take firm hold of it.
Those who cling to it are blessed.
19 By Wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth.
By understanding he established the heavens.
20 By his knowledge the deep waters were divided,
and the skies dropped dew.
do not lose sight of these things.
Use priceless wisdom and foresight.
22 Then they will mean life for you,
and they will grace your neck.
23 Then you will go safely on your way,
and you will not hurt your foot.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid.
As you lie there, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror
or of the destruction of wicked people when it comes.
26 The Lord will be your confidence.
He will keep your foot from getting caught.
27 Do not hold back anything good
from those who are entitled to it
when you have the power to do so.
28 When you have the good thing with you, do not tell your neighbor,
“Go away!
Come back tomorrow.
I’ll give you something then.”
29 Do not plan to do something wrong to your neighbor
while he is sitting there with you and suspecting nothing.
30 Do not quarrel with a person for no reason
if he has not harmed you.
31 Do not envy a violent person.
Do not choose any of his ways.
32 The devious person is disgusting to the Lord.
The Lord’s intimate advice is with decent people.
33 The Lord curses the house of wicked people,
but he blesses the home of righteous people.
he is gracious to humble people.
35 Wise people will inherit honor,
but fools will bear disgrace.