Proverbs 3

1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:KJRV — Proverbs 3:1

2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.KJRV — Proverbs 3:2

3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:KJRV — Proverbs 3:3

4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.KJRV — Proverbs 3:4

5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.KJRV — Proverbs 3:5

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.KJRV — Proverbs 3:6

7 Be not wise in thine own eyes:Romans 12:16 fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Rom 12:16KJRV — Proverbs 3:7

8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.KJRV — Proverbs 3:8

9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits (Genesis 4:4; Exodus 13:12; Exodus 34:19; Leviticus 27:26; Numbers 18:17) of all thine increase:KJRV — Proverbs 3:9

10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.KJRV — Proverbs 3:10

11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:Hebrews 12:5 Heb 12:5Hebrews 12:5KJRV — Proverbs 3:11

12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.Hebrews 12:6 Heb 12:6Hebrews 12:6KJRV — Proverbs 3:12

13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.KJRV — Proverbs 3:13

14 For the merchandise (Proverbs 2:4; Proverbs 8:10; Matthew 13:46) of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.KJRV — Proverbs 3:14

15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.KJRV — Proverbs 3:15

16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches (Genesis 24:1; Genesis 26:12; Job 42:12; Mark 10:30) and honour.KJRV — Proverbs 3:16

17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.KJRV — Proverbs 3:17

18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.KJRV — Proverbs 3:18

19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.KJRV — Proverbs 3:19

20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.KJRV — Proverbs 3:20

21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:KJRV — Proverbs 3:21

22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.KJRV — Proverbs 3:22

23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.KJRV — Proverbs 3:23

24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.KJRV — Proverbs 3:24

25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.KJRV — Proverbs 3:25

26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.KJRV — Proverbs 3:26

27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.KJRV — Proverbs 3:27

28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.KJRV — Proverbs 3:28

29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.KJRV — Proverbs 3:29

30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.KJRV — Proverbs 3:30

31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.KJRV — Proverbs 3:31

32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.KJRV — Proverbs 3:32

33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.KJRV — Proverbs 3:33

34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.James 4:6 James 4:6James 4:6, 1st Pet 5:51 Peter 5:5KJRV — Proverbs 3:34

35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.KJRV — Proverbs 3:35