Proverbs 3:13-26

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹³ Blessed is the one who finds wisdom
and the one who obtains understanding.
¹⁴ The profit ⌞gained⌟ from ⌞wisdom⌟ is greater than
the profit ⌞gained⌟ from silver.
Its yield is better than fine gold.
¹⁵ ⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels,
and all your desires cannot equal it.
¹⁶ Long life is in ⌞wisdom’s⌟ right hand.
In ⌞wisdom’s⌟ left hand are riches and honor.
¹⁷ ⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways,
and all its paths lead to peace.
¹⁸ ⌞Wisdom⌟ is a tree of life
for those who take firm hold of it.
Those who cling to it are blessed.

¹⁹ By Wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth.
By understanding he established the heavens.
²⁰ By his knowledge the deep waters were divided,
and the skies dropped dew.

²¹ My son,
do not lose sight of these things.
Use priceless wisdom and foresight.
²² Then they will mean life for you,
and they will grace your neck.
²³ Then you will go safely on your way,
and you will not hurt your foot.
²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid.
As you lie there, your sleep will be sweet.

²⁵ Do not be afraid of sudden terror
or of the destruction of wicked people when it comes.
²⁶ The Lord will be your confidence.
He will keep your foot from getting caught.