Proverbs 3:7-8
International Children’s Bible
7 Don’t depend on your own wisdom.
Respect the Lord and refuse to do wrong.
8 Then your body will be healthy.
And your bones will be strong.
Proverbs 3:13-18
International Children’s Bible
13 Happy is the person who finds wisdom.
And happy is the person who gets understanding.
14 Wisdom is worth more than silver.
It brings more profit than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies.
Nothing you want is equal to it.
16 With her right hand wisdom offers you a long life.
With her left hand she gives you riches and honor.
17 Wisdom will make your life pleasant.
It will bring you peace.
18 As a tree makes fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it.
Everyone who uses wisdom will be happy.
Proverbs 3:13-18
New International Version
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.(A)
15 She is more precious than rubies;(B)
nothing you desire can compare with her.(C)
16 Long life is in her right hand;(D)
in her left hand are riches and honor.(E)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.(F)
18 She is a tree of life(G) to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.(H)
Proverbs 4:10
International Children’s Bible
10 My child, listen and accept what I say.
Then you will have a long life.
Proverbs 4:10
New International Version
Proverbs 4:20-22
International Children’s Bible
20 My child, pay attention to my words.
Listen closely to what I say.
21 Don’t ever forget my words.
Keep them deep within your heart.
22 These words are the secret to life for those who find them.
They bring health to the whole body.
Proverbs 4:20-22
New International Version
Proverbs 9:11
International Children’s Bible
11 If you live wisely, you will live a long time.
Wisdom will add years to your life.
Proverbs 9:11
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:11 Septuagint, Syriac and Targum; Hebrew me
Proverbs 10:27
International Children’s Bible
27 Whoever respects the Lord will have a long life.
But an evil person will have his life cut short.
Proverbs 10:27
New International Version
Proverbs 14:30
International Children’s Bible
30 Peace of mind means a healthy body.
But jealousy will rot your bones.
Proverbs 14:30
New International Version
30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,
but envy rots the bones.(A)
Proverbs 15:30
International Children’s Bible
30 Good news makes you feel better.
Your happiness will show in your eyes.
Proverbs 15:30
New International Version
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.(A)
Proverbs 16:17
International Children’s Bible
17 A good person stays away from evil.
A person who watches what he does protects his life.
Proverbs 16:17
New International Version
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
those who guard their ways preserve their lives.(A)
Proverbs 16:24
International Children’s Bible
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb.
They make a person happy and healthy.
Proverbs 16:24
New International Version
Proverbs 17:22
International Children’s Bible
22 A happy heart is like good medicine.
But a broken spirit drains your strength.
Proverbs 17:22
New International Version
Proverbs 23:17-18
International Children’s Bible
17 Don’t envy sinners.
But always respect the Lord.
18 If you do, you will have hope for the future.
Your wishes will come true.
Proverbs 23:17-18
New International Version
Saying 15
Proverbs 24:13-14
International Children’s Bible
13 My child, eat honey because it is good.
Honey from the honeycomb tastes sweet.
14 In the same way, wisdom is pleasing to you.
If you find it, you have hope for the future.
Your wishes will come true.
Proverbs 24:13-14
New International Version
Saying 26
13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good;
honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.
14 Know also that wisdom is like honey for you:
If you find it, there is a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off.(A)
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