Proverbs 3:19-27
English Standard Version
19 (A)The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
by understanding (B)he established the heavens;
20 by his knowledge (C)the deeps broke open,
and (D)the clouds drop down the dew.
21 My son, (E)do not lose sight of these—
keep sound wisdom and discretion,
22 and they will be (F)life for your soul
and (G)adornment for your neck.
23 (H)Then you will walk on your way securely,
(I)and your foot will not stumble.
24 (J)If you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, (K)your sleep will be sweet.
25 (L)Do not be afraid of sudden terror
or of (M)the ruin[a] of the wicked, when it comes,
26 for the Lord will be your confidence
and will (N)keep your foot from being caught.
27 (O)Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,[b]
when it is in your power to do it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:25 Hebrew storm
- Proverbs 3:27 Hebrew Do not withhold good from its owners
Proverbs 3:19-27
New International Version
19 By wisdom(A) the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,(B)
by understanding he set the heavens(C) in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
21 My son,(D) do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,(E)
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you,(F)
an ornament to grace your neck.(G)
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,(H)
and your foot will not stumble.(I)
24 When you lie down,(J) you will not be afraid;(K)
when you lie down, your sleep(L) 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(M)
and will keep your foot(N) from being snared.(O)
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act.
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