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Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart
And do not rely on your own insight or understanding.

[a]In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him,
And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].

Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away from evil.(A)

It will be health to your body [your marrow, your nerves, your sinews, your muscles—all your inner parts]
And refreshment (physical well-being) to your bones.

Honor the Lord with your wealth
And with the first fruits of all your crops (income);(B)
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Then your barns will be abundantly filled
And your vats will overflow with new wine.(C)
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My son, do not reject or take lightly the discipline of the Lord [learn from your mistakes and the testing that comes from His correction through discipline];
Nor despise His rebuke,(D)
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For those whom the Lord loves He corrects,
Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:6 One of the ancient rabbis said that all the essence of the Torah (Law) depends on this verse.

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