Proverbs 3:7-14
New King James Version
7 Do not be wise in your own (A)eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your [a]flesh,
And (B)strength[b] to your bones.
9 (C)Honor the Lord with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
10 (D)So your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.
11 (E)My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
Nor detest His correction;
12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects,
(F)Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
13 (G)Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
14 (H)For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:8 Body, lit. navel
- Proverbs 3:8 Lit. drink
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