The Wisdom of Trusting and Honouring the Lord

3 My son, do not forget my teaching,

keep my commandments in mind;

2 for a long and happy life

and fulness of peace will they bring you.

3 Let not kindness and faithfulness leave you.

Bind them about your neck;

4 so favour and good repute will you find

alike with God and people.

5 Trust the Lord with all your heart.

Lean not on your own understanding:

6 in all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will smooth your paths.

7 Do not pride yourself on your wisdom;

fear the Lord and turn from evil.

8 Then there will be health to your body,

and refreshment to your bones.

9 If you honour the Lord with your wealth,

with the first-fruits of all that comes in to you,

10 your barns will be filled with corn,

and with wine will your vats overflow.