Proverbs 3:11-27

¹¹My son, do not despise Yahweh's instruction and do not hate his rebuke,

¹²for Yahweh disciplines those he loves, as a father deals with a son who pleases him.

¹³The one who finds wisdom is blessed; he also gets understanding.

¹⁴What you gain from wisdom is better than what silver will give in return and its profit is better than gold.

¹⁵Wisdom is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire can compare to her.

¹⁶She has length of days in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

¹⁷Her ways are ways of kindness and all her paths are peace.

¹⁸She is a tree of life to those who take hold of it, those who hold on to it are happy.

¹⁹By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth, by understanding he established the heavens.

²⁰By his knowledge the depths broke open and the clouds dropped their dew.

²¹My son, keep sound judgment and discernment, and do not lose sight of them.

²²They will be life to your soul and an adornment of favor to wear around your neck.

²³Then you will walk on your way in safety and your foot will not stumble;

²⁴when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

²⁵Do not be afraid of sudden terror or devastation caused by the wicked, when it comes,

²⁶for Yahweh will be on your side and will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

²⁷Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.