Proverbs 3:19-35 - Role Of Wisdom In Creation And Society
19 In wisdom Jehovah founded the earth. In understanding he established the heavens. 20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up and the clouds drop down the dew. 21 My son, do not let them depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion! 22 They will mean life to you and adornment to your neck. 23 You will walk in your way safely. Your foot will not stumble. 24 When you lie down you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. 25 Do not be afraid of sudden fear or trouble from the wicked when it comes. 26 Jehovah will be your confidence. He will keep your foot from stumbling. 27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in the power of your hand to do it. 28 If you can help them now, never tell your neighbors: Wait until tomorrow. 29 Do not plan anything that will hurt your neighbors. They live beside you, trusting you. 30 Argue with no one if they have never done you any harm. 31 Do not be jealous of violent people or decide to act as they do. 32 Jehovah hates people who do evil. He takes righteous people into his confidence. 33 Jehovah puts a curse on the homes of the wicked, but blesses the homes of the just. 34 He has no use for conceited people. He shows loving kindness to the humble. 35 Wise people will inherit glory. But disgrace is the legacy of stupid (foolish) people.