Legacy Standard Bible

Proverbs 3:1-8

Trust, Fear, and Honor Yahweh

3My son, ado not forget my 1law,But let your heart bguard my commandments;2For alength of days and years of lifeAnd peace they will add to you.3Do not let alovingkindness and truth forsake you;bBind them around your neck,cWrite them on the tablet of your heart.4So you will afind favor and bgood insightIn the eyes of God and man.5aTrust in Yahweh with all your heartAnd bdo not lean on your own understanding.6In all your ways 1,aacknowledge Him,And He will bmake your paths straight.7aDo not be wise in your own eyes;bFear Yahweh and turn away from evil.8It will be ahealing to your 1bodyAnd brefreshment to your bones.

Proverbs 3:11-12

11aMy son, do not reject the 1discipline of YahwehOr loathe His reproof,12For awhom Yahweh loves He reproves,Even bas a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

Proverbs 3:21-26

21My son, alet them not deviate from your eyes;Guard sound wisdom and discretion,22So they will be alife for your soulAnd bgrace for your neck.23Then you will awalk in your way securelyAnd your foot will not bstumble.24When you alie down, you will not be in dread;You will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.25aDo not be afraid of sudden dreadNor of the bstorm of the wicked when it comes;26For Yahweh will be 1your confidenceAnd will akeep your foot from being caught.