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Proverbs 4

Proverbs 3:1-8

Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart


3:1   My son, do not forget my teaching,
    but let your heart keep my commandments,
2   for length of days and years of life
    and peace they will add to you.


3   Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
    bind them around your neck;
    write them on the tablet of your heart.
4   So you will find favor and good success1
    in the sight of God and man.


5   Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
6   In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.
7   Be not wise in your own eyes;
    fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
8   It will be healing to your flesh2
    and refreshment3 to your bones.

Footnotes

[1] 3:4 Or repute

[2] 3:8 Hebrew navel

[3] 3:8 Or medicine

(ESV)