³ Let love and faithfulness^(E) never leave you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them on the tablet of your heart.^(F)
4 Then you will win favor and a good name
    in the sight of God and man.^(G)

⁵ Trust in the Lord^(H) with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
⁶ in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths^(I) straight.^[a](J)

⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;^(K)
    fear the Lord^(L) and shun evil.^(M)
8 This will bring health to your body^(N)
    and nourishment to your bones.^(O)

⁹ Honor the Lord with your wealth,
    with the firstfruits^(P) of all your crops;
¹⁰ then your barns will be filled^(Q) to overflowing,
    and your vats will brim over with new wine.^(R)

¹⁷ I love those who love me,^(A)
    and those who seek me find me.^(B)

³² “Now then, my children, listen^(A) to me;
    blessed are^(B) those who keep my ways.^(C)

³ A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(A)
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.^(B)

³ A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(A)
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.^(B)