3 My child, do not forget my instruction,
    and may your heart guard my commands.
² For length of days, years of life,
    and peace they^[a] shall add to you.
³ May loyal love^[b] and truth not forsake you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them upon your heart.
⁴ And you shall find favor and good sense^[c]
    in the eyes of God and humankind.
⁵ Trust Yahweh^[d] with all your heart;
    do not lean toward your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will straighten your paths.
⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;
    fear Yahweh and retreat from evil.
⁸ There shall be healing for your flesh,^[e]
    and refreshment for your body.

¹¹ Do not despise the discipline of Yahweh, my child.
    Do not be weary of his reproof
¹² because whomever Yahweh will love, he will rebuke,
    as a father delights in his son.

²¹ My child, may they^[a] not escape from your sight;^[b]
    may you keep sound wisdom and prudence.
²² They shall be life for your soul^[c]
    and adornment^[d] for your neck.
²³ Then you will walk in the confidence of your ways,
    and your foot will not stumble.
²⁴ If you sit down, you will not panic,^[e]
    and if you lie down, then your sleep shall be sweet.
²⁵ Do not be afraid of sudden panic,^[f]
    or the storm of wickedness that will come.
²⁶ Yahweh will be your confidence^[g]
    and guard your foot from capture.