1My son, do not forget my teaching,
2for they will add length to your days,
3Never let loving devotion 3:3 Forms of the Hebrew chesed are translated here and in most cases throughout the Scriptures as loving devotion; the range of meaning includes love, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, and mercy, as well as loyalty to a covenant. or faithfulness leave you;
4Then you will find favor and high regard
5Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
6in all your ways acknowledge Him,
7Be not wise in your own eyes;
8This will bring healing to your body 3:8 Hebrew navel
9Honor the LORD with your wealth
10then your barns will be filled with plenty,
11My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD,
12for the LORD disciplines the one He loves,
13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
14for she is more profitable than silver,
15She is more precious than rubies;
16Long life is in her right hand;
17All her ways are pleasant,
18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,
19The LORD founded the earth by wisdom
20By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open,
21My son, do not lose sight of this:
22They will be life to your soul
23Then you will go on your way in safety,
24When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
25Do not fear sudden danger
26for the LORD will be your confidence
27Do not withhold good from the deserving 3:27 Or from its owners
28Do not tell your neighbor,
29Do not devise evil against your neighbor,
30Do not accuse a man without cause,
31Do not envy a violent man
32for the LORD detests the perverse,
33The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked,
34He mocks the mockers,
35The wise will inherit honor,