Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.
Honour the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then
your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with
wine.
My son, do not despise the Lord's
discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,
as a father the son in whom he delights.
Blessed Is the One Who Finds Wisdom Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and
the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from
silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and
nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and
all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
those who hold her fast are called blessed. The Lord by wisdom founded the
earth; by understanding he established the heavens; by his knowledge the deeps
broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.
My son, do not lose sight of these— keep
sound wisdom and discretion, and they will be life for your soul and adornment
for your neck. Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not
stumble. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep
will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked,
when it comes, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot
from being caught.
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