Proverbs 3:20-29

²⁰By his knowledge he caused the water that was beneath the earth to burst forth, and he caused rain to fall from the clouds.

²¹My son, always keep doing things that are right and things that are smart. If you do that,

²²you will live many years and be honored and respected {people will honor and respect you}.

²³If you do what is right and wise, you will be able to walk safely, and you will not ◄stumble/do things that are wrong► MET.

²⁴You will be able to lie down at night and not be afraid of anything, and you will sleep peacefully.

²⁵You will not be afraid that something disastrous will happen to you or that storms that strike the wicked will strike you,

²⁶because you will be confident that Yahweh will take care of you. He will not let your foot be caught in a trap/snare.

²⁷If you are able to help people who deserve it, do not refuse to help them.

²⁸If you are able to help someone you interact with, do not say, “Come back later; perhaps I can help you tomorrow.”

²⁹Do not make plans to harm those you interact with regularly, because they live near you, and they trust you.