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Proverbs 3

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Proverbs 3:1 19 cross-refs

My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;

tôrâ miṣvâ lēḇ nāṣarObedience and God's wordWisdom, understanding and instruction

Proverbs 3:2 17 cross-refs

For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.

ḥay šālôm 'ōreḵ yômKingdom, blessing and righteousnessLoving neighbors and enemies

Proverbs 3:3 19 cross-refs

Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart,

ḥeseḏ 'ĕmeṯ ʿāzaḇ lēḇSpeech, truth and oaths

Proverbs 3:4 9 cross-refs

And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.

ḥēn śēḵel 'ĕlōhîm ṭôḇSpeech, truth and oathsKingdom, blessing and righteousness

Proverbs 3:5 21 cross-refs

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;

bāṭaḥ yᵊhōvâ lēḇ bînâ šāʿanTrusting God

Proverbs 3:6 21 cross-refs

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

yāḏaʿ dereḵ 'ōraḥ yāšarTrusting GodGod's protection, deliverance and restoration

Proverbs 3:7 11 cross-refs

Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.

yārē' yᵊhōvâ raʿ sûr ḥāḵāmHumility and prideFear of the LORD

Proverbs 3:8 7 cross-refs

It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.

rip̄'ûṯ ʿeṣem šōrKingdom, blessing and righteousness

Proverbs 3:9 20 cross-refs

Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;

kāḇaḏ yᵊhōvâ rē'šîṯ hôn tᵊḇû'âGenerosity, money and possessions

Proverbs 3:10 10 cross-refs

So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.

mālā' śāḇāʿ tîrôš 'āsāmGod's provision and careKingdom, blessing and righteousness

Proverbs 3:11 12 cross-refs

My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor detest His correction;

mûsār tôḵēḥâ mā'as yᵊhōvâDiscipline and correction

Proverbs 3:12 3 cross-refs

For whom the LORD loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.

'āhaḇ yāḵaḥ rāṣâ yᵊhōvâDiscipline and correctionGod's sovereignty and character

Proverbs 3:13 7 cross-refs

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;

'ešer ḥāḵmâ tāḇûn māṣā'Wisdom, understanding and instructionKingdom, blessing and righteousness

Proverbs 3:14 12 cross-refs

For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold.

ṭôḇ saḥar kesep̄ ḥārûṣWisdom, understanding and instruction

Proverbs 3:15 7 cross-refs

She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.

yāqār ḥēp̄eṣ p̄nyym šāvâWisdom, understanding and instruction

Proverbs 3:16 11 cross-refs

Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor.

ʿōšer kāḇôḏ 'ōreḵ yāmînWisdom, understanding and instructionKingdom, blessing and righteousness

Proverbs 3:17 18 cross-refs

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.

dereḵ nōʿam šālôm nāṯîḇLoving neighbors and enemiesWisdom, understanding and instruction

Proverbs 3:18 5 cross-refs

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her.

ḥay ʿēṣ ḥāzaq 'āšarWisdom, understanding and instructionKingdom, blessing and righteousness

Proverbs 3:19 6 cross-refs

The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens;

ḥāḵmâ yᵊhōvâ kûn tāḇûnGod's sovereignty and characterWisdom, understanding and instruction

Proverbs 3:20 12 cross-refs

By His knowledge the depths were broken up, And clouds drop down the dew.

daʿaṯ tᵊhôm bāqaʿ šaḥaq ṭalGod's sovereignty and character

Proverbs 3:21 11 cross-refs

My son, let them not depart from your eyes--Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

tûšîyâ mᵊzimmâ nāṣar lûzWisdom, understanding and instruction

Proverbs 3:22 4 cross-refs

So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.

ḥay nep̄eš ḥēn gargᵊrôṯWisdom, understanding and instructionKingdom, blessing and righteousness

Proverbs 3:23 9 cross-refs

Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble.

yālaḵ dereḵ beṭaḥ reḡel nāḡap̄God's protection, deliverance and restorationWisdom, understanding and instruction

Proverbs 3:24 10 cross-refs

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

pāḥaḏ šēnā' ʿāraḇ šāḵaḇLoving neighbors and enemiesGod's protection, deliverance and restoration

Proverbs 3:25 19 cross-refs

Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;

yārē' rāšāʿ paḥaḏ šô'Trusting GodGod's protection, deliverance and restoration

Proverbs 3:26 5 cross-refs

For the LORD will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.

yᵊhōvâ kesel šāmar reḡelTrusting GodGod's protection, deliverance and restoration

Proverbs 3:27 7 cross-refs

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so.

mānaʿ ṭôḇ baʿal yāḏGenerosity, money and possessionsLoving neighbors and enemies

Proverbs 3:28 8 cross-refs

Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it," When you have it with you.

rēaʿ nāṯan māḥār šûḇGenerosity, money and possessionsLoving neighbors and enemies

Proverbs 3:29 8 cross-refs

Do not devise evil against your neighbor, For he dwells by you for safety's sake.

ḥāraš raʿ rēaʿ yāšaḇLoving neighbors and enemies

Proverbs 3:30 8 cross-refs

Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm.

rîḇ 'āḏām raʿ gāmalLoving neighbors and enemies

Proverbs 3:31 12 cross-refs

Do not envy the oppressor, And choose none of his ways;

qānā' ḥāmās bāḥar dereḵHumility and prideSin, temptation and holiness

Proverbs 3:32 13 cross-refs

For the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD, But His secret counsel is with the upright.

tôʿēḇâ yᵊhōvâ sôḏ yāšār lûzKingdom, blessing and righteousnessSin, temptation and holiness

Proverbs 3:33 15 cross-refs

The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the home of the just.

yᵊhōvâ bāraḵ mᵊ'ērâ ṣadîq rāšāʿSin, temptation and holinessKingdom, blessing and righteousness

Proverbs 3:34 8 cross-refs

Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.

lûṣ ʿānāv ḥēn nāṯanHumility and prideGospel and salvation

Proverbs 3:35 7 cross-refs

The wise shall inherit glory, But shame shall be the legacy of fools.

ḥāḵām nāḥal kāḇôḏ kᵊsîl qālônWisdom, understanding and instruction