Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding;

Honor the Lord with your possessions
and with the first produce of your entire harvest;

My son, don’t forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commands;

think about Him in all your ways,
and He will guide you on the right paths.

Happy is a man who finds wisdom
and who acquires understanding,

This will be healing for your body
and strengthening for your bones.

for the Lord disciplines the one He loves,
just as a father, the son he delights in.

then your barns will be completely filled,
and your vats will overflow with new wine.

Her ways are pleasant,
and all her paths, peaceful.

She is more precious than jewels;
nothing you desire compares with her.

Maintain your competence and discretion.
My son, don’t lose sight of them.

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

for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold.

She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,
and those who hold on to her are happy.

for they will bring you
many days, a full life, and well-being.

Don’t envy a violent man
or choose any of his ways;

Don’t fear sudden danger
or the ruin of the wicked when it comes,

By His knowledge the watery depths broke open,
and the clouds dripped with dew.

Then you will go safely on your way;
your foot will not stumble.

for the Lord will be your confidence
and will keep your foot from a snare.

When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.

They will be life for you
and adornment for your neck.

Don’t accuse anyone without cause,
when he has done you no harm.

Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go away! Come back later.
I’ll give it tomorrow”—when it is there with you.

He mocks those who mock,
but gives grace to the humble.

Don’t plan any harm against your neighbor,
for he trusts you and lives near you.

The Lord’s curse is on the household of the wicked,
but He blesses the home of the righteous;

Do not despise the Lord’s instruction, my son,
and do not loathe His discipline;

When it is in your power,
don’t withhold good from the one it belongs to.

Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.
Tie them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.

The Lord founded the earth by wisdom
and established the heavens by understanding.

Don’t consider yourself to be wise;
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Then you will find favor and high regard
in the sight of God and man.

for the devious are detestable to the Lord,
but He is a friend to the upright.

The wise will inherit honor,
but He holds up fools to dishonor.