Proverbs 3:19-35 - Role Of Wisdom In Creation And Society
19 With wisdom hath the LORD laid the foundation of the earth, and through understanding hath he established the heavens. 20 Through his wisdom the depths break up, and the clouds drop down of the dew. 21 My son, let not these things depart from thine eyes, but keep my law and my counsel: 22 So shall it be life unto thy soul, and grace unto thy mouth. 23 Then shalt thou walk safely in thy way, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 If thou sleepest thou shalt not be afraid, but shall take thy rest and sleep sweetly. 25 Thou needest not to be afraid of any sudden fear, neither for the violent rushing of the ungodly, when it cometh. 26 For the LORD shall be beside thee, and keep thy foot that thou be not taken. 27 Refuse not to do good unto him that should have it, so long as thine hand is able to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, "Go thy way and come again, tomorrow will I give thee" 29 whereas thou hast now to give him. Intend no hurt unto thy neighbour, seeing he hopeth to dwell in rest by thee. 30 Strive not lightly with any man, wher as he hath done thee no harm. 31 Follow not a wicked man, and choose none of his ways: 32 for the LORD abhorreth the froward, but his secret is among the righteous. 33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the ungodly, but he blesseth the dwellings of the righteous. 34 As for the scornful, he shall laugh them to scorn, but he shall give grace unto the lowly. 35 The wise shall have honour in possession, but shame is the promotion that fools shall have.