Thematic Bible
Proverbs 3:1 (show verse)
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
Proverbs 3:2 (show verse)
for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.
Proverbs 3:3 (show verse)
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 3:4 (show verse)
So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 3:5 (show verse)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:6 (show verse)
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:7 (show verse)
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
Proverbs 3:8 (show verse)
It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.
Proverbs 3:9 (show verse)
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
Proverbs 3:10 (show verse)
then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.
Proverbs 3:11 (show verse)
My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline or be weary of his reproof,
Proverbs 3:12 (show verse)
for the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.
Proverbs 3:13 (show verse)
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
Proverbs 3:14 (show verse)
for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.
Proverbs 3:15 (show verse)
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 3:16 (show verse)
Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
Proverbs 3:17 (show verse)
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Proverbs 3:18 (show verse)
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.
Proverbs 3:19 (show verse)
The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;
Proverbs 3:20 (show verse)
by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.
Proverbs 3:21 (show verse)
My son, do not lose sight of these-- keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Proverbs 3:22 (show verse)
and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
Proverbs 3:23 (show verse)
Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.
Proverbs 3:24 (show verse)
If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Proverbs 3:25 (show verse)
Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,
Proverbs 3:26 (show verse)
for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
Proverbs 3:27 (show verse)
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
Proverbs 3:28 (show verse)
Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it"--when you have it with you.
Proverbs 3:29 (show verse)
Do not plan evil against your neighbor, who dwells trustingly beside you.
Proverbs 3:30 (show verse)
Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
Proverbs 3:31 (show verse)
Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways,
Proverbs 3:32 (show verse)
for the devious person is an abomination to the LORD, but the upright are in his confidence.
Proverbs 3:33 (show verse)
The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
Proverbs 3:34 (show verse)
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
Proverbs 3:35 (show verse)
The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.