Proverbs 3:14-31

Proverbs 3:14-31

[14] For the merchandise  of it is better  than the merchandise  of silver,  and the gain  thereof than fine gold.  [15] She is more precious  than rubies:  and all the things thou canst desire  are not to be compared  unto her. [16] Length  of days  is in her right hand;  and in her left hand  riches  and honour.  [17] Her ways  of pleasantness,  and all her paths  are peace.  [18] She is a tree  of life  to them that lay hold  upon her: and happy  is every one that retaineth  her. [19] The LORD  by wisdom  hath founded  the earth;  by understanding  hath he established  the heavens.  [20] By his knowledge  the depths  are broken up,  and the clouds  drop down  the dew.  [21] My son,  let not them depart  from thine eyes:  keep  sound wisdom  and discretion:  [22] So shall they be life  unto thy soul,  and grace  to thy neck.  [23] in thy way  safely,  and thy foot  shall not stumble.  [24] When thou liest down,  thou shalt not be afraid:  yea, thou shalt lie down,  and thy sleep  shall be sweet.  [25] Be not afraid  of sudden  fear,  neither of the desolation  of the wicked,  when it cometh.  [26] For the LORD  shall be thy confidence,  and shall keep  thy foot  from being taken.  [27] Withhold  not good  from them to whom it is due,  when it is in the power  of thine hand  to do  it. [28] Say  not unto thy neighbour,  and come again,  and to morrow  I will give;  when thou hast  it by thee. [29] Devise  not evil  against thy neighbour,  seeing he dwelleth  securely  [30] Strive  not with a man  without cause,  if he have done  thee no harm.  [31] Envy  thou not the oppressor,  and choose  none of his ways.