Proverbs 3:1-35 GNT

[1] My child, don't forget what I teach you. Always remember what I tell you to do. [2] My teaching will give you a long and prosperous life. [3] Never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. Tie them around your neck; write them on your heart. [4] If you do this, both God and people will be pleased with you. [5] Trust in the LORD with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. [6] Remember the LORD in everything you do, and he will show you the right way. [7] Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; simply obey the LORD and refuse to do wrong. [8] If you do, it will be like good medicine, healing your wounds and easing your pains. [9] Honor the LORD by making him an offering from the best of all that your land produces. [10] If you do, your barns will be filled with grain, and you will have too much wine to store it all. [11] My child, when the LORD corrects you, pay close attention and take it as a warning. [12] The LORD corrects those he loves, as parents correct a child of whom they are proud. [13] Happy is anyone who becomes wise-who comes to have understanding. [14] There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold. [15] Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it. [16] Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor. [17] Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it. [18] Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life. [19] The LORD created the earth by his wisdom; by his knowledge he set the sky in place. [20] His wisdom caused the rivers to flow and the clouds to give rain to the earth. [21] My child, hold on to your wisdom and insight. Never let them get away from you. [22] They will provide you with life-a pleasant and happy life. [23] You can go safely on your way and never even stumble. [24] You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night. [25] You will not have to worry about sudden disasters, such as come on the wicked like a storm. [26] The LORD will keep you safe. He will not let you fall into a trap. [27] Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it. [28] Never tell your neighbors to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now. [29] Don't plan anything that will hurt your neighbors; they live beside you, trusting you. [30] Don't argue with others for no reason when they have never done you any harm. [31] Don't be jealous of violent people or decide to act as they do, [32] because the LORD hates people who do evil, but he takes righteous people into his confidence. [33] The LORD puts a curse on the homes of the wicked, but blesses the homes of the righteous. [34] He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble. [35] Wise people will gain an honorable reputation, but stupid people will only add to their own disgrace.