Proverbs 3:5-16

⁵Trust in Yahweh with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding;

⁶in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

⁷Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear Yahweh and turn away from evil.

⁸It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment for your body.

⁹Honor Yahweh with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce,

¹⁰and your storehouses will be filled up and your vats will be bursting, full of new wine.

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.