177 lines
3.1 KiB
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177 lines
3.1 KiB
Markdown
Trusting in the LORD
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# Chapter 3
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1. My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
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Store my commands in your heart.
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2. If you do this, you will live many years,
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and your life will be satisfying.
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3. Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
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Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
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Write them deep within your heart.
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4. Then you will find favor with both God and people,
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and you will earn a good reputation.
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5. Trust in the LORD with all your heart;
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do not depend on your own understanding.
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6. Seek his will in all you do,
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and he will show you which path to take.
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7. Don't be impressed with your own wisdom.
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Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
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8. Then you will have healing for your body
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and strength for your bones.
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9. Honor the LORD with your wealth
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and with the best part of everything you produce.
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10. Then he will fill your barns with grain,
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and your vats will overflow with good wine.
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11. My child, don't reject the LORD's discipline,
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and don't be upset when he corrects you.
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12. For the LORD corrects those he loves,
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just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
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13. Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
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the one who gains understanding.
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14. For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
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and her wages are better than gold.
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15. Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
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nothing you desire can compare with her.
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16. She offers you long life in her right hand,
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and riches and honor in her left.
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17. She will guide you down delightful paths;
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all her ways are satisfying.
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18. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
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happy are those who hold her tightly.
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19. By wisdom the LORD founded the earth;
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by understanding he created the heavens.
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20. By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth,
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and the dew settles beneath the night sky.
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21. My child, don't lose sight of common sense and discernment.
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Hang on to them,
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22. for they will refresh your soul.
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They are like jewels on a necklace.
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23. They keep you safe on your way,
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and your feet will not stumble.
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24. You can go to bed without fear;
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you will lie down and sleep soundly.
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25. You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
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or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
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26. for the LORD is your security.
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He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.
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27. Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
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when it's in your power to help them.
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28. If you can help your neighbor now, don't say,
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"Come back tomorrow, and then I'll help you."
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29. Don't plot harm against your neighbor,
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for those who live nearby trust you.
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30. Don't pick a fight without reason,
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when no one has done you harm.
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31. Don't envy violent people
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or copy their ways.
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32. Such wicked people are detestable to the LORD,
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but he offers his friendship to the godly.
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33. The LORD curses the house of the wicked,
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but he blesses the home of the upright.
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34. The LORD mocks the mockers
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but is gracious to the humble.
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35. The wise inherit honor,
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but fools are put to shame!
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