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Proverbs 3
Modern English Version
Proverbs 3
Modern English Version
The Rewards of Wisdom
3 My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments;
2 for length of days and long life
and peace will they add to you.
3 Do not let mercy and truth forsake you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart,
4 so you will find favor and good understanding
in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will direct your paths.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your body,
and strength to your bones.
9 Honor the Lord with your substance,
and with the first fruits of all your increase;
10 so your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your presses will burst out with new wine.
11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
nor be weary of His correction;
12 for whom the Lord loves He corrects,
even as a father the son in whom he delights.
13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
and the man who gets understanding;
14 for her benefit is more profitable than silver,
and her gain than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies,
and all the things you may desire are not to be compared with her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand,
and in her left hand riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
and happy is everyone who retains her.
19 The Lord by wisdom has founded the earth;
by understanding He has established the heavens;
20 by His knowledge the depths are broken up,
and the clouds drop down the dew.
21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
keep sound wisdom and discretion;
22 so they will be life to your soul
and grace to your neck.
23 Then you will walk safely in your way,
and your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
26 for the Lord will be your confidence,
and will keep your foot from being caught.
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
“Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give it,”
when you have it with you.
29 Do not devise evil against your neighbor,
seeing he dwells securely by you.
30 Do not strive with a man without cause,
if he has done you no harm.
31 Do not envy the oppressor,
and choose none of his ways;
32 for the perverse is an abomination to the Lord,
but His secret counsel is with the righteous.
33 The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked,
but He blesses the habitation of the just.
34 Surely He scorns the scornful,
but He gives favor to the humble.
35 The wise will inherit glory,
but shame will be the legacy of fools.
Мудр 3
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Мудр 3
Священное Писание (Восточный перевод), версия с «Аллахом»
Другие достоинства мудрости
3 Сын мой, не забывай моего поучения
и в сердце храни мои повеления:
2 они продлят дни твоей жизни
и принесут тебе благоденствие.
3 Не дай любви и верности покинуть тебя;
обвяжи ими шею свою,
запиши их на сердце своём.
4 Тогда ты найдёшь расположение и доброе имя
у Аллаха и у людей.
5 Доверяй Вечному от всего сердца
и не полагайся на собственный разум;
6 познавай Его во всех своих путях,
и Он сделает ровными твои дороги[a].
7 Не будь мудрецом в своих глазах;
бойся Вечного и избегай зла.
8 Это принесёт здоровье твоему телу
и укрепит твои кости.
9 Чти Вечного своим достоянием,
первыми плодами от всех своих урожаев.[b]
10 Тогда наполнятся до отказа твои амбары,
и молодое вино переполнит твои давильни.
11 Сын мой, не отвергай наказания от Вечного
и не презирай Его обличения,
12 ведь Вечный обличает того, кого любит,
как отец – сына, который ему угоден.
13 Благословенны те, кто находит мудрость,
те, кто обретают понимание,
14 потому что мудрость выгоднее серебра
и приносит больший доход, чем золото.
15 Она дороже драгоценных камней;
ничто из желаемого тобой не сравнится с ней.
16 Долгая жизнь – в её правой руке,
а в левой – богатство и слава.
17 Пути её – пути приятные,
и все дороги её – мирные.
18 Дерево жизни она для тех, кто овладеет ею;
благословенны те, кто её удержит.
19 Мудростью Вечный основал землю,
разумом утвердил небеса;
20 знанием Его были освобождены воды[c],
и проливаются дождём облака.
21 Сын мой, храни здравомыслие и рассудительность,
не теряй их из вида;
22 они будут жизнью для тебя,
будут милостью, словно ожерелье на твоей шее.
23 Тогда пойдёшь по пути своему в безопасности,
и ноги твои не споткнутся;
24 когда ляжешь, не будешь бояться,
когда уснёшь, твой сон будет сладок.
25 Не бойся внезапной беды
и гибели, что поразит нечестивых,
26 потому что Вечный будет твоей надеждой[d];
Он сохранит твои ноги от западни.
27 Не отказывай в благе тем, кто его достоин,
когда это в твоей власти.
28 Не говори ближнему: «Приходи-ка попозже, я дам тебе завтра»,
когда у тебя есть то, что он просит.
29 Не замышляй зла против ближнего,
который без опаски живёт рядом с тобой.
30 Не ссорься ни с кем без повода,
когда тебе не причинили зла.
31 Не завидуй жестокому
и не избирай ни одного из его путей,
32 потому что мерзок Вечному коварный,
а праведному Он доверяет.
33 На доме нечестивого – проклятие Вечного,
но жилище праведных Он благословляет.
34 Он высмеивает гордых насмешников,
но смиренным Он даёт благодать.
35 Мудрые унаследуют славу,
а глупцы – позор.
Footnotes
- 3:6 Или: «и Он направит твои пути».
- 3:9 Исраильтяне должны были ежегодно приносить Вечному первые плоды своего урожая (см. Лев. 23:9-14; Чис. 18:12-13).
- 3:20 Или: «были разделены воды». Здесь речь может идти либо о сотворении мира (см. Нач. 1:6-8), либо о событиях Великого потопа (см. Нач. 7:11).
- 3:26 Или: «будет рядом с тобой».
Proverbs 3
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Proverbs 3
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Admonition to Trust and Honor God
3 My child, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments;
2 for length of days and years of life
and abundant welfare they will give you.
3 Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good repute
in the sight of God and of people.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own insight.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 It will be a healing for your flesh
and a refreshment for your body.
9 Honor the Lord with your substance
and with the first fruits of all your produce;
10 then your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your vats will be bursting with wine.
11 My child, do not despise the Lord’s discipline
or be weary of his reproof,
12 for the Lord reproves the one he loves,
as a father the son in whom he delights.
The True Wealth
13 Happy are those who find wisdom,
and those who get understanding,
14 for her income is better than silver,
and her revenue better than gold.
15 She is more precious than jewels,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
those who hold her fast are called happy.
God’s Wisdom in Creation
19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
by understanding he established the heavens;
20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open,
and the clouds drop down the dew.
The True Security
21 My child, do not let these escape from your sight:
keep sound wisdom and prudence,
22 and they will be life for your soul
and adornment for your neck.
23 Then you will walk on your way securely
and your foot will not stumble.
24 If you sit down,[a] you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden panic,
or of the storm that strikes the wicked;
26 for the Lord will be your confidence
and will keep your foot from being caught.
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,[b]
when it is in your power to do it.
28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again,
tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you.
29 Do not plan harm against your neighbor
who lives trustingly beside you.
30 Do not quarrel with anyone without cause,
when no harm has been done to you.
31 Do not envy the violent
and do not choose any of their ways;
32 for the perverse are an abomination to the Lord,
but the upright are in his confidence.
33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the abode of the righteous.
34 Toward the scorners he is scornful,
but to the humble he shows favor.
35 The wise will inherit honor,
but stubborn fools, disgrace.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:24 Gk: Heb lie down
- Proverbs 3:27 Heb from its owners
Proverbs 3
New International Version
Proverbs 3
New International Version
Wisdom Bestows Well-Being
3 My son,(A) do not forget my teaching,(B)
but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years(C)
and bring you peace and prosperity.(D)
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)
11 My son,(S) do not despise the Lord’s discipline,(T)
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,(U)
as a father the son he delights in.[b](V)
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.(W)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(X)
nothing you desire can compare with her.(Y)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(Z)
in her left hand are riches and honor.(AA)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.(AB)
18 She is a tree of life(AC) to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.(AD)
19 By wisdom(AE) the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,(AF)
by understanding he set the heavens(AG) in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
21 My son,(AH) do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,(AI)
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you,(AJ)
an ornament to grace your neck.(AK)
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,(AL)
and your foot will not stumble.(AM)
24 When you lie down,(AN) you will not be afraid;(AO)
when you lie down, your sleep(AP) will be sweet.
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the Lord will be at your side(AQ)
and will keep your foot(AR) from being snared.(AS)
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
“Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”—
when you already have it with you.(AT)
29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
who lives trustfully near you.(AU)
30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason—
when they have done you no harm.
31 Do not envy(AV) the violent
or choose any of their ways.
32 For the Lord detests the perverse(AW)
but takes the upright into his confidence.(AX)
33 The Lord’s curse(AY) is on the house of the wicked,(AZ)
but he blesses the home of the righteous.(BA)
34 He mocks(BB) proud mockers(BC)
but shows favor to the humble(BD) and oppressed.
35 The wise inherit honor,
but fools get only shame.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:6 Or will direct your paths
- Proverbs 3:12 Hebrew; Septuagint loves, / and he chastens everyone he accepts as his child
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