Proverbs 3:1-2

Revised Standard Version

Admonition to Trust and Honor God

3 My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments;
²for length of days and years of life
and abundant welfare will they give you.

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Proverbs 3:5-8

Revised Standard Version

⁵Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not rely on your own insight.
⁶In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.
⁷Be not wise in your own eyes;
    fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
⁸It will be healing to your flesh^[a]
    and refreshment^[b] to your bones.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 3:8 Heb navel
Proverbs 3:8 Or medicine

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