Proverbs 3:20–24

20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,

and the clouds let drop the dew.

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

preserve sound judgment and discretion;

22 they will be life for you,

an ornament to grace your neck.

23 Then you will go on your way in safety,

and your foot will not stumble.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open,

and the clouds drop down the dew.

21 My son, do not lose sight of these—

keep sound wisdom and discretion,

22 and they will be life for your soul

and adornment for your neck.

23 Then you will walk on your way securely,

and your foot will not stumble.

24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid;

when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

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

and the dew settles beneath the night sky.

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

Hang on to them,

22 for they will refresh your soul.

They are like jewels on a necklace.

23 They keep you safe on your way,

and your feet will not stumble.

24 You can go to bed without fear;

you will lie down and sleep soundly.

20 By His knowledge the depths were broken up,

And clouds drop down the dew.

21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes—

Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

22 So they will be life to your soul

And grace to your neck.

23 Then you will walk safely in your way,

And your foot will not stumble.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

20 With his knowledge, he made springs flow into rivers

and the clouds drop rain on the earth.

21 My child, hold on to wisdom and good sense.

Don’t let them out of your sight.

22 They will give you life

and beauty like a necklace around your neck.

23 Then you will go your way in safety,

and you will not get hurt.

24 When you lie down, you won’t be afraid;

when you lie down, you will sleep in peace.

20 By his knowledge the depths were broken up,

And the skies drop down the dew.

21 My son, let them not depart from thine eyes;

Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

22 So shall they be life unto thy soul,

And grace to thy neck.

23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely,

And thy foot shall not stumble.

24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid:

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

20 By his knowledge the deeps were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.

21 My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 so shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace unto thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, and thy foot shall not stumble; 24 when thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid, but thou shalt lie down and thy sleep shall be sweet.

20 By his knowledge the deep waters were divided, 

and the skies dropped dew. 

21 My son, 

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. 

20 By His knowledge the watery depths broke open,

and the clouds dripped with dew.

21 Maintain your competence and discretion.

My son, don’t lose sight of them.

22 They will be life for you

and adornment for your neck.

23 Then you will go safely on your way;

your foot will not stumble.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

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

20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open,

and the clouds drop down the dew.

21 My child, do not let these escape from your sight:

keep sound wisdom and prudence,

22 and they will be life for your soul

and adornment for your neck.

23 Then you will walk on your way securely,

and your foot will not stumble.

24 If you sit down, you will not be afraid;

when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

20 With his knowledge, depths broke open,

and clouds dropped dew.

21 My child, may they not escape from your sight;

may you keep sound wisdom and prudence.

22 They shall be life for your soul

and adornment for your neck.

23 Then you will walk in the confidence of your ways,

and your foot will not stumble.

24 If you sit down, you will not panic,

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

20 By his knowledge the seas were separated,

and the clouds dropped their dew.

21 My son, hold on to good sense and the understanding of what is right.

Don’t let them out of your sight.

22 They will be life for you.

They will be like a gracious necklace around your neck.

23 Then you will go on your way in safety.

You will not trip and fall.

24 When you lie down, you won’t be afraid.

When you lie down, you will sleep soundly.

20 By His knowledge the deeps were broken up

And the skies drip with dew.

21 My son, let them not vanish from your sight;

Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

22 So they will be life to your soul

And adornment to your neck.

23 Then you will walk in your way securely

And your foot will not stumble.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.