New King James Version
Proverbs 3
1 But let your heart keep my commands; 2 And peace they will add to you. 3 Write them on the tablet of your heart, 4 In the sight of God and man. 5 And lean not on your own understanding; 6 And He shall direct your paths. 7 Fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 And strength to your bones. 9 And with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 And your vats will overflow with new wine. 11 Nor detest His correction; 12 Just as a father the son in whom he delights. 13 And the man who gains understanding; 14 And her gain than fine gold. 15 And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. 16 In her left hand riches and honor. 17 And all her paths are peace. 18 And happy are all who retain her. 19 By understanding He established the heavens; 20 And clouds drop down the dew. 21 Keep sound wisdom and discretion; 22 And grace to your neck. 23 And your foot will not stumble. 24 Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. 25 Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; 26 And will keep your foot from being caught. 27 When it is in the power of your hand to do so. 28 When you have it with you. 29 For he dwells by you for safety’s sake. 30 If he has done you no harm. 31 And choose none of his ways; 32 But His secret counsel is with the upright. 33 But He blesses the home of the just. 34 But gives grace to the humble. 35 But shame shall be the legacy of fools.
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