Proverbs 3:5-18

New International Version

⁵ Trust in the Lord^(A) with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
⁶ in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths^(B) straight.^[a](C)

⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;^(D)
    fear the Lord^(E) and shun evil.^(F)
8 This will bring health to your body^(G)
    and nourishment to your bones.^(H)

⁹ Honor the Lord with your wealth,
    with the firstfruits^(I) of all your crops;
¹⁰ then your barns will be filled^(J) to overflowing,
    and your vats will brim over with new wine.^(K)

¹¹ My son,^(L) do not despise the Lord’s discipline,^(M)
    and do not resent his rebuke,
¹² because the Lord disciplines those he loves,^(N)
    as a father the son he delights in.^[b](O)

¹³ Blessed are those who find wisdom,
    those who gain understanding,
¹⁴ for she is more profitable than silver
    and yields better returns than gold.^(P)
15 She is more precious than rubies;^(Q)
    nothing you desire can compare with her.^(R)
16 Long life is in her right hand;^(S)
    in her left hand are riches and honor.^(T)
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
    and all her paths are peace.^(U)
18 She is a tree of life^(V) to those who take hold of her;
    those who hold her fast will be blessed.^(W)