The Book of Proverbs

My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands,

for they shall add length of days and long life and peace to you.

Mercy and truth will not forsake you; tie them on your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart;

and you shall find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding;

In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear Jehovah and depart from evil.

Healing shall be to your navel and marrow to your bones.

Honor Jehovah with your substance, and with the firstfruits of all your increase,

and your barns shall be filled [with] plenty, and your presses shall burst [with] new wine.

My son, do not reject the chastening of Jehovah, and do not loathe His correction;

for whom Jehovah loves He corrects, even as a father [corrects] the son [with whom] he is pleased.

Happy [is] the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding.

For its profit [is] better than the gain from silver, and its increase more than fine gold;

she [is] more precious than rubies, and all the things you can desire are not to be compared with her.

Length of days [is] in her right hand; riches and honor in her left hand.

Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, and all her paths peace.

She [is] a tree of life to the ones who lay hold on her; and happy [are] the ones holding her fast.

Jehovah founded the earth by wisdom; He founded the heavens by understanding;

the depths were broken up by His knowledge, and the clouds dropped down the dew.

My son, do not let them depart from your eyes; keep sound wisdom and judgment,

and they shall be life to your soul, and grace to your neck;

then you shall walk in your way safely, and your foot shall not stumble.

When you lie down, you shall not dread; yea, you shall lie down and your sleep shall be sweet.