Wisdom Bestows Well-Being

3 My son,x do not forget my teaching,y

but keep my commands in your heart,

2 for they will prolong your life many yearsz

and bring you peace and prosperity.a

3 Let love and faithfulnessb never leave you;

bind them around your neck,

write them on the tablet of your heart.c

4 Then you will win favor and a good name

in the sight of God and man.d

5 Trust in the Lorde with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

6 in all your ways submit to him,

and he will make your pathsf straight.a g

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;h

fear the Lordi and shun evil.j

8 This will bring health to your bodyk

and nourishment to your bones.l

9 Honor the Lord with your wealth,

with the firstfruitsm of all your crops;

10 then your barns will be filledn to overflowing,

and your vats will brim over with new wine.o