Proverbs 3:19-33

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.

²⁸Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give it,” when you have the money with you.

²⁹Do not make a plan to harm your neighbor— the one who lives close and trusts you.

³⁰Do not argue with a person without a reason, when he has done nothing to harm you.

³¹Do not envy a violent person or choose any of his ways.

³²For the devious person is detestable to Yahweh, but he brings the upright person into his confidence.

³³The curse of Yahweh is on the house of the wicked person, but he blesses the home of righteous people.