Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,

It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.

for the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

My son, do not lose sight of these-- keep sound wisdom and discretion,

Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.

She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.

for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.

Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways,

Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,

by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.

Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.

for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.

If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.

Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.

Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it"--when you have it with you.

Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.

Do not plan evil against your neighbor, who dwells trustingly beside you.

The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.

My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline or be weary of his reproof,

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.

Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.

The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.

So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.

for the devious person is an abomination to the LORD, but the upright are in his confidence.

The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.