Proverbs 3:16-24

¹⁶For length of existence and years of life are in her right hand; And in her left hand are wealth and glory:

^16aOut of her mouth proceeds righteousness, And she carries law and mercy upon her tongue.

¹⁷Her ways are good ways, And all her paths are peaceful.

¹⁸She is a tree of life to all that lay hold upon her; And she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord.

¹⁹God by wisdom founded the earth, And by prudence he prepared the heavens.

²⁰By understanding were the depths broken up, And the clouds dropped water.

²¹My son, let them not pass from thee, But keep my counsel and understanding:

²²That thy soul may live, And that there may be grace round thy neck;

^22aAnd it shall be health to thy flesh, And safety to thy bones:

²³That thou mayest go confidently in peace in all thy ways, And that thy foot may not stumble.

²⁴For if thou rest, thou shalt be undismayed; And if thou sleep, thou shalt slumber sweetly.