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Proverbs 3:19-24
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 3:19-24
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
God’s Wisdom in Creation
19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
by understanding he established the heavens;(A)
20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open,
and the clouds drop down the dew.(B)
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.(C)
23 Then you will walk on your way securely,
and your foot will not stumble.(D)
24 If you sit down,[a] you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Footnotes
- 3.24 Gk: Heb lie down
Proverbs 3:19-24
New International Version
Proverbs 3:19-24
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.
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