Proverbs 3:11-28
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11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
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12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
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13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
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14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
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15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
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16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
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17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
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18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
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19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
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20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
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21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
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22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
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23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
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24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
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25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
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26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
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27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
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28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.