3:1 My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 1 , My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart,
3:2 for they will give you a long and satisfying life.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 2 , for they will give you a long and satisfying life.
3:3 Never let loyalty and kindness get away from you! Wear them like a necklace; write them deep within your heart.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 3 , Never let loyalty and kindness get away from you! Wear them like a necklace; write them deep within your heart.
3:4 Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will gain a good reputation.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 4 , Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will gain a good reputation.
3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 5 , Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
3:6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 6 , Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.
3:7 Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn your back on evil.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 7 , Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn your back on evil.
3:8 Then you will gain renewed health and vitality.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 8 , Then you will gain renewed health and vitality.
3:9 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the best part of everything your land produces.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 9 , Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the best part of everything your land produces.
3:10 Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with the finest wine.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 10 , Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with the finest wine.
3:11 My child, don't ignore it when the LORD disciplines you, and don't be discouraged when he corrects you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 11 , My child, don't ignore it when the LORD disciplines you, and don't be discouraged when he corrects you.
3:12 For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 12 , For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
3:13 Happy is the person who finds wisdom and gains understanding.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 13 , Happy is the person who finds wisdom and gains understanding.
3:14 For the profit of wisdom is better than silver, and her wages are better than gold.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 14 , For the profit of wisdom is better than silver, and her wages are better than gold.
3:15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 15 , Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
3:16 She offers you life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 16 , She offers you life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left.
3:17 She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 17 , She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.
3:18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 18 , Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.
3:19 By wisdom the LORD founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 19 , By wisdom the LORD founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens.
3:20 By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth, and the clouds poured down rain.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 20 , By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth, and the clouds poured down rain.
3:21 My child, don't lose sight of good planning and insight. Hang on to them,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 21 , My child, don't lose sight of good planning and insight. Hang on to them,
3:22 for they fill you with life and bring you honor and respect.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 22 , for they fill you with life and bring you honor and respect.
3:23 They keep you safe on your way and keep your feet from stumbling.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 23 , They keep you safe on your way and keep your feet from stumbling.
3:24 You can lie down without fear and enjoy pleasant dreams.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 24 , You can lie down without fear and enjoy pleasant dreams.
3:25 You need not be afraid of disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 25 , You need not be afraid of disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
3:26 for the LORD is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 26 , for the LORD is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.
3:27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 27 , Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them.
3:28 If you can help your neighbor now, don't say, 'Come back tomorrow, and then I'll help you.'
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 28 , If you can help your neighbor now, don't say, 'Come back tomorrow, and then I'll help you.'
3:29 Do not plot against your neighbors, for they trust you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 29 , Do not plot against your neighbors, for they trust you.
3:30 Don't make accusations against someone who hasn't wronged you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 30 , Don't make accusations against someone who hasn't wronged you.
3:31 Do not envy violent people; don't copy their ways.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 31 , Do not envy violent people; don't copy their ways.
3:32 Such wicked people are an abomination to the LORD, but he offers his friendship to the godly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 32 , Such wicked people are an abomination to the LORD, but he offers his friendship to the godly.
3:33 The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but his blessing is on the home of the upright.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 33 , The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but his blessing is on the home of the upright.
3:34 The LORD mocks at mockers, but he shows favor to the humble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 34 , The LORD mocks at mockers, but he shows favor to the humble.
3:35 The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 3 , Verse 35 , The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame!
