Proverbs 3:16-25

¹⁶She offers long life in one hand, and riches and honor in the other.

¹⁷She brings true happiness, and leads to peaceful prosperity.

¹⁸Wisdom is a tree of life to everyone who embraces her, blessing those who accept her.

¹⁹It was through wisdom that the Lord created the earth, and through understanding he set the heavens in place.

²⁰It was through his knowledge the waters of the deep were broken open, and the clouds sent down the dew.

²¹My son, hold on to good judgment and wise decisions—don't let them out of your sight,

²²for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.

²³You will be able to walk confidently on your way, and you won't trip up.

²⁴When you rest, you won't be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

²⁵You won't be afraid of a sudden panic, or of disasters that hit the wicked,