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PROV 3:1–3:35 ©

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Advice to the young

3:1 Advice to the young

3My son, don’t forget my instructions,

and keep my commands in your thoughts,

2because they’ll give you a longer lifetime

and add peace to your life.

3Don’t let loyal commitment and faithfulness leave you:

tie them around your neck,

and inscribe them into your mind.

4Then you’ll find favour and good insight

in the eyes of God and man.[ref]

5Trust in Yahweh with everything in you,

^and don’t rely on your own logic.

6Acknowledge Yahweh’s involvement in everything you do,

and he will show you the best course to follow.

7Don’t pride yourself on your own wisdom,[ref]

^but ratherobey Yahweh and turn away from evil.

8It will be healing for your stomach,

and refreshment for your bones.

9Honour Yahweh from your wealth

and from the first of everything you harvest,

10then your barns will be completely filled,

and your vats will overflow with new wine.

11My son, don’t reject correction from Yahweh,

and don’t resent his rebuke,[ref]

12because Yahweh disciplines those he loves,[ref]

just like a father does to his child that he appreciates.

13The person who discovers wisdom is blessed,

as is the one who obtains understanding,

14because it’s better than a good income.

Being wise is of more value than gold.

15Wisdom is more valuable than jewelry.

There’s nothing else you could want that’s worth as much as being wise.

16On one hand, wisdom leads to a longer life.

On the other hand, being wise will enable riches and honour.

17The ways of wisdom are pleasant,

and all its ways are peaceful.

18Wisdom is a tree of life for those who embrace it.

People who are consistently wise are blessed.

19Yahweh founded the world using wisdom.

He established the atmosphere and sky by understanding.

20As a result of his knowledge, the ocean depths broke open,

and the clouds dripped dew.


21My son, don’t let wisdom, knowledge, or understanding escape from your sight.

Safeguard sound wisdom and discretion

22and they’ll liven your mind,

and then people will notice it about you.

23Then you’ll walk in confidence

without tripping or stumbling.

24When you go to bed, your mind won’t be filled with fear.

You’ll lie down and your sleep will be relaxing.

25Don’t worry about something terrible suddenly happening to you,

or about when you see wicked people facing ruin,

26because your confidence will be in Yahweh,

and he will protect you on your journey.


27Don’t hold back when you’re able to do good to someone

when you have the ability and opportunity to act.

28Don’t tell your neighbour, “Go home now, but come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you then,”

when you had it there the whole time.

29Don’t plot how to take advantage of your neighbour,

when he’s living beside you and trusting you.

30Don’t quarrel with others for no reason—

if they haven’t done anything wrong to you.

31Don’t envy violent people,

and don’t imitate how they behave,

32because Yahweh detests crooked people

^but is friendly towards those who are godly.

33Yahweh’s curse is on the household of wicked people,

^but he blesses the home of those who do what’s right.

34He mocks those who mock others,[ref]

but he shows favour towards those who are humble.

35Wise people will inherit honour,

but fools will receive shame.


3:4: Luk 2:52.

3:7: Rom 12:16.

3:11: Yob 5:17.

3:12: Rev 3:19.

3:34: Jam 4:6; 1Pe 5:5.

PROV 3:1–3:35 ©

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