11My son, despise not the correction of the LORD, Nor be impatient under his chastisement!
12For whom the LORD loveth he chasteneth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
13Happy the man who findeth wisdom; Yea, the man who getteth understanding!
14For the profit thereof is greater than that of silver, And the gain thereof than that of fine gold.
15More precious is she than pearls, And none of thy jewels is to be compared with her.
16Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold of her, And happy is every one who hath her in his grasp.
19The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he framed the heavens.
20By his knowledge the deep waters were cleft, And the clouds drop down the dew.
21My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion!
22For they shall be life to thy soul, And grace to thy neck.
23Then shalt thou go on thy way securely, And thy foot shall not stumble;
24When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid, Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
25Be not thou afraid of sudden alarm, Nor of the storm that is for the wicked, when it cometh;
26For the LORD shall be thy confidence; Yea, he will keep thy foot from being taken.
27Withhold not kindness from those who need it, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.
Proverbs 3
Proverbs 3:11-27