1 My son,
2 because they will bring you
3 Do not let mercy and truth leave you.
4 Then you will find favor and much success
5 Trust the Lord with all your heart,
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
7 Do not consider yourself wise.
8 ⌞Then⌟ your body will be healed,
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth
10 Then your barns will be full,
11 Do not reject the discipline of the Lord, my son,
12 because the Lord warns the one he loves,
13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom
14 The profit ⌞gained⌟ from ⌞wisdom⌟ is greater than
15 ⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels,
16 Long life is in ⌞wisdom’s⌟ right hand.
17 ⌞Wisdom’s⌟ ways are pleasant ways,
18 ⌞Wisdom⌟ is a tree of life
19 By Wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth.
20 By his knowledge the deep waters were divided,
21 My son,
22 Then they will mean life for you,
23 Then you will go safely on your way,
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror
26 The Lord will be your confidence.
27 Do not hold back anything good
28 When you have the good thing with you, do not tell your neighbor,
29 Do not plan to do something wrong to your neighbor
30 Do not quarrel with a person for no reason
31 Do not envy a violent person.
32 The devious person is disgusting to the Lord.
33 The Lord curses the house of wicked people,
34 When he mocks the mockers,
35 Wise people will inherit honor,