Proverbs 3:1-2
GOD’S WORD Translation
Using Wisdom
3 My son,
do not forget my teachings,
and keep my commands in mind,
2 because they will bring you
long life, good years, and peace.
Proverbs 3:13-18
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom
and the one who obtains understanding.
14 The profit ⌞gained⌟ from ⌞wisdom⌟ is greater than
the profit ⌞gained⌟ from silver.
Its yield is better than fine gold.
15 ⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels,
and all your desires cannot equal it.
16 Long life is in ⌞wisdom’s⌟ right hand.
In ⌞wisdom’s⌟ left hand are riches and honor.
17 ⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways,
and all its paths lead to peace.
18 ⌞Wisdom⌟ is a tree of life
for those who take firm hold of it.
Those who cling to it are blessed.
Proverbs 6:23
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 because the command is a lamp,
the teachings are a light,
and the warnings from discipline are the path of life
Proverbs 8:35
GOD’S WORD Translation
35 Whoever finds me finds life
and obtains favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 10:17
GOD’S WORD Translation
17 Whoever practices discipline is on the way to life,
but whoever ignores a warning strays.
Proverbs 11:19
GOD’S WORD Translation
19 As righteousness leads to life,
so whoever pursues evil finds his own death.
Proverbs 11:30
GOD’S WORD Translation
30 The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life,
and a winner of souls is wise.
Proverbs 12:28
GOD’S WORD Translation
28 Everlasting life is on the way of righteousness.
Eternal death is not along its path.
Proverbs 15:4
GOD’S WORD Translation
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 16:15
GOD’S WORD Translation
15 When the king is cheerful, there is life,
and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.
Proverbs 16:22
GOD’S WORD Translation
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it,
but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.
Proverbs 18:21
GOD’S WORD Translation
21 The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words.
Proverbs 19:23
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life,
and such a person will rest easy without suffering harm.
Proverbs 21:21
GOD’S WORD Translation
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 22:4
GOD’S WORD Translation
4 On the heels of humility (the fear of the Lord)
are riches and honor and life.
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