Proverbs 3:1 - 3:8

My son, do not forget my law,

But let your heart guard my commandments;

For length of days and years of life

And peace they will add to you.

Do not let lovingkindness and truth forsake you;

Bind them around your neck,

Write them on the tablet of your heart.

So you will find favor and good insight

In the eyes of God and man.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart

And do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He will make your paths straight.

Do not be wise in your own eyes;

Fear Yahweh and turn away from evil.

It will be healing to your body

And refreshment to your bones.

Proverbs 3:11 - 3:12

My son, do not reject the discipline of Yahweh

Or loathe His reproof,

For whom Yahweh loves He reproves,

Even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

My son, let them not deviate from your eyes;

Guard sound wisdom and discretion,

So they will be life for your soul

And grace for your neck.

Then you will walk in your way securely

And your foot will not stumble.

When you lie down, you will not be in dread;

You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.

Do not be afraid of sudden dread

Nor of the storm of the wicked when it comes;

For Yahweh will be your confidence

And will keep your foot from being caught.