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Proverbs 3:6-21 American Standard Version (ASV)

6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

7. Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

8. It will be health to thy navel, And marrow to thy bones.

9. Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase:

10. So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.

11. My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:

12. For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

13. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

14. For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.

15. She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.

16. Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.

17. Her ways are 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. Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he established the heavens.

20. By his knowledge the depths were broken up, And the skies drop down the dew.

21. My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

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