[3:1] My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
[3:2] for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.
[3:3] Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.
[3:4] So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.
[3:5] Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
[3:6] In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
[3:7] Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
[3:8] It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.
[3:9] Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
[3:10] then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.
[3:11] My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of his reproof,
[3:12] for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.