Proverbs 3 (NET)

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Proverbs 3:1¹My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:2²for they will provide a long and full life, and well-being for you.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:3³Do not let mercy and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:4⁴Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:5⁵Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:6⁶Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:7⁷Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:8⁸This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:9⁹Honor the Lord from your wealth and from the firstfruits of all your crops;Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:10¹⁰then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:11¹¹My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:12¹²For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:13¹³Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:14¹⁴For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:15¹⁵She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:16¹⁶Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:17¹⁷Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:18¹⁸She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:19¹⁹By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:20²⁰By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, so that the clouds drip down dew.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:21²¹My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:22²²So they will become life for your soul, and grace around your neck.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:23²³Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:24²⁴When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:25²⁵Do not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:26²⁶for the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:27²⁷Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:28²⁸Do not say to your neighbor, “Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it,” when you have it with you at the time.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:29²⁹Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he dwells by you unsuspectingly.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:30³⁰Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:31³¹Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose any of his ways;Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:32³²for one who goes astray is an abomination to the Lord, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:33³³The Lord ’s curse is on the household of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:34³⁴With arrogant scoffers he is scornful, yet he shows favor to the humble.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 3:35³⁵The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

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