Proverbs 3

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW JERUSALEM
1 My child, do not forget my teaching, let your heart keep my principles,	1 My child, do not forget my teaching, let your heart keep my principles,
2 since they will increase your length of days, your years of life and your wel -being.	2 since they will increase your length of days, your years of life and your wel -being.
3 Let faithful love and constancy never leave you: tie them round your neck, write them on the tablet ofyour heart.	3 Let faithful love and constancy never leave you: tie them round your neck, write them on the tablet ofyour heart.
4 Thus you will find favour and success in the sight of God and of people.	4 Thus you will find favour and success in the sight of God and of people.
5 Trust wholeheartedly in Yahweh, put no faith in your own perception;	5 Trust wholeheartedly in Yahweh, put no faith in your own perception;
6 acknowledge him in every course you take, and he wil see that your paths are smooth.	6 acknowledge him in every course you take, and he wil see that your paths are smooth.
7 Do not congratulate yourself on your own wisdom, fear Yahweh and turn your back on evil:	7 Do not congratulate yourself on your own wisdom, fear Yahweh and turn your back on evil:
8 health-giving, this, to your body, relief to your bones.	8 health-giving, this, to your body, relief to your bones.
9 Honour Yahweh with what goods you have and with the first-fruits of al your produce;	9 Honour Yahweh with what goods you have and with the first-fruits of al your produce;
10 then your barns will be fil ed with corn, your vats overflowing with new wine.	10 then your barns will be fil ed with corn, your vats overflowing with new wine.
11 My child, do not scorn correction from Yahweh, do not resent his reproof;	11 My child, do not scorn correction from Yahweh, do not resent his reproof;
12 for Yahweh reproves those he loves, as a father the child whom he loves.	12 for Yahweh reproves those he loves, as a father the child whom he loves.
13 Blessed are those who have discovered wisdom, those who have acquired understanding!	13 Blessed are those who have discovered wisdom, those who have acquired understanding!
14 Gaining her is more rewarding than silver, her yield is more valuable than gold.	14 Gaining her is more rewarding than silver, her yield is more valuable than gold.
15 She is beyond the price of pearls, nothing you could covet is her equal.	15 She is beyond the price of pearls, nothing you could covet is her equal.
16 In her right hand is length of days; in her left hand, riches and honour.	16 In her right hand is length of days; in her left hand, riches and honour.
17 Her ways are filled with delight, her paths al lead to contentment.	17 Her ways are filled with delight, her paths al lead to contentment.
18 She is a tree of life for those who hold her fast, those who cling to her live happy lives.	18 She is a tree of life for those who hold her fast, those who cling to her live happy lives.
19 In wisdom, Yahweh laid the earth's foundations, in understanding he spread out the heavens.	19 In wisdom, Yahweh laid the earth's foundations, in understanding he spread out the heavens.
20 Through his knowledge the depths were cleft open, and the clouds distil the dew.	20 Through his knowledge the depths were cleft open, and the clouds distil the dew.
21 My child, hold to sound advice and prudence, never let them out of sight;	21 My child, hold to sound advice and prudence, never let them out of sight;
22 they wil give life to your soul and beauty to your neck.	22 they wil give life to your soul and beauty to your neck.
23 You wil go on your way in safety, your feet wil not stumble.	23 You wil go on your way in safety, your feet wil not stumble.
24 When you go to bed, you wil not be afraid; once in bed, your sleep will be sweet.	24 When you go to bed, you wil not be afraid; once in bed, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Have no fear either of sudden terror or of attack mounted by wicked men,	25 Have no fear either of sudden terror or of attack mounted by wicked men,
26 since Yahweh will be your guarantor, he wil keep your steps from the snare.	26 since Yahweh will be your guarantor, he wil keep your steps from the snare.
27 Refuse no kindness to those who have a right to it, if it is in your power to perform it.	27 Refuse no kindness to those who have a right to it, if it is in your power to perform it.
28 Do not say to your neighbour, 'Go away! Come another time! I will give it you tomorrow,' if you can do itnow.	28 Do not say to your neighbour, 'Go away! Come another time! I will give it you tomorrow,' if you can do itnow.
29 Do not plot harm against your neighbour who is living unsuspecting beside you.	29 Do not plot harm against your neighbour who is living unsuspecting beside you.
30 Do not pick a groundless quarrel with anyone who has done you no harm.	30 Do not pick a groundless quarrel with anyone who has done you no harm.
31 Do not envy the man of violence, never model your conduct on his;	31 Do not envy the man of violence, never model your conduct on his;
32 for the wilful wrong-doer is abhorrent to Yahweh, who confides only in the honest.	32 for the wilful wrong-doer is abhorrent to Yahweh, who confides only in the honest.
33 Yahweh's curse lies on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the upright.	33 Yahweh's curse lies on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the upright.
34 He mocks those who mock, but accords his favour to the humble.	34 He mocks those who mock, but accords his favour to the humble.
35 Glory is the portion of the wise, all that fools inherit is contempt.	35 Glory is the portion of the wise, all that fools inherit is contempt.