| 1My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, | 1My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, |
| 2for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you. | 2for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you. |
| 3Do not let truth and mercy leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. | 3Do not let truth and mercy leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. |
| 4Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people. | 4Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people. |
| 5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. | 5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. |
| 6Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight. | 6Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight. |
| 7Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. | 7Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. |
| 8This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self. | 8This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self. |
| 9Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first fruits of all your crops; | 9Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first fruits of all your crops; |
| 10then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine. | 10then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine. |
| 11My child, do not despise discipline from the LORD, and do not loathe his rebuke. | 11My child, do not despise discipline from the LORD, and do not loathe his rebuke. |
| 12For the LORD disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights. | 12For the LORD disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights. |
| 13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. | 13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. |
| 14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. | 14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. |
| 15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her. | 15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her. |
| 16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. | 16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. |
| 17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. | 17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. |
| 18She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed. | 18She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed. |
| 19By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding. | 19By wisdom the LORD laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding. |
| 20By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, and the clouds drip down dew. | 20By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, and the clouds drip down dew. |
| 21My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion. | 21My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion. |
| 22So they will give life to you, and grace to adorn your neck. | 22So they will give life to you, and grace to adorn your neck. |
| 23Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble. | 23Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble. |
| 24When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant. | 24When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant. |
| 25You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked; | 25You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked; |
| 26for the LORD will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap. | 26for the LORD will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap. |
| 27Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help. | 27Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help. |
| 28Do not say to your neighbor, "Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it," when you have it with you at the time. | 28Do not say to your neighbor, "Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it," when you have it with you at the time. |
| 29Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he dwells by you unsuspectingly. | 29Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he dwells by you unsuspectingly. |
| 30Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly. | 30Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly. |
| 31Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose to imitate any of his ways; | 31Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose to imitate any of his ways; |
| 32for one who goes astray is an abomination to the LORD, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright. | 32for one who goes astray is an abomination to the LORD, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright. |
| 33The LORD's curse is on the household of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. | 33The LORD's curse is on the household of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. |
| 34Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble. | 34Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble. |
| 35The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt. | 35The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt. |
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