Proverbs 3 RA NKJV

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;

Proverbs 3:2

For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.

Proverbs 3:3

Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart,

Proverbs 3:4

And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;

Proverbs 3:6

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.

Proverbs 3:8

It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.

Proverbs 3:9

Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;

Proverbs 3:10

So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.

Proverbs 3:11

My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction;

Proverbs 3:12

For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.

Proverbs 3:13

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;

Proverbs 3:14

For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold.

Proverbs 3:15

She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.

Proverbs 3:16

Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor.

Proverbs 3:17

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her.

Proverbs 3:19

The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens;

Proverbs 3:20

By His knowledge the depths were broken up, And clouds drop down the dew.

Proverbs 3:21

My son, let them not depart from your eyes—Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

Proverbs 3:22

So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.

Proverbs 3:23

Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble.

Proverbs 3:24

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

Proverbs 3:25

Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;

Proverbs 3:26

For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.

Proverbs 3:27

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so.

Proverbs 3:28

Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it,” When you have it with you.

Proverbs 3:29

Do not devise evil against your neighbor, For he dwells by you for safety’s sake.

Proverbs 3:30

Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm.

Proverbs 3:31

Do not envy the oppressor, And choose none of his ways;

Proverbs 3:32

For the perverse person is an abomination to the Lord, But His secret counsel is with the upright.

Proverbs 3:33

The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the home of the just.

Proverbs 3:34

Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.

Proverbs 3:35

The wise shall inherit glory, But shame shall be the legacy of fools.