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My son ,
do not forget my law ,
But let your heart keep my commands ;
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For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you .
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Let not mercy and truth forsake you ;
Bind them around your neck ,
Write them on the tablet of your heart ,
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And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man .
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Trust in the LORD with all your heart ,
And lean not on your own understanding ;
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In all your ways acknowledge Him ,
And He shall direct your paths .
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Do not be wise in your own eyes ;
Fear the LORD and depart from evil .
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It will be health to your flesh ,
And strength to your bones .
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Honor the LORD with your possessions ,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase ;
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So your barns will be filled with plenty ,
And your vats will overflow with new wine .
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My son ,
do not despise the chastening of the LORD ,
Nor detest His correction ;
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For whom the LORD loves He corrects ,
Just as a father the son in whom he delights .
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Happy is the man who finds wisdom ,
And the man who gains understanding ;
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For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver ,
And her gain than fine gold .
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She is more precious than rubies ,
And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her .
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Length of days is in her right hand ,
In her left hand riches and honor .
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Her ways are ways of pleasantness ,
And all her paths are peace .
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She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her ,
And happy are all who retain her .
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The LORD by wisdom founded the earth ;
By understanding He established the heavens ;
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By His knowledge the depths were broken up ,
And clouds drop down the dew .
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My son ,
let them not depart from your eyes --
Keep sound wisdom and discretion ;
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So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck .
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Then you will walk safely in your way ,
And your foot will not stumble .
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When you lie down ,
you will not be afraid ;
Yes ,
you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet .
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Do not be afraid of sudden terror ,
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes ;
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For the LORD will be your confidence ,
And will keep your foot from being caught .
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Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due ,
When it is in the power of your hand to do so .
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Do not say to your neighbor , "
Go ,
and come back ,
And tomorrow I will give it ,"
When you have it with you .
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Do not devise evil against your neighbor ,
For he dwells by you for safety '
s sake .
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Do not strive with a man without cause ,
If he has done you no harm .
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Do not envy the oppressor ,
And choose none of his ways ;
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For the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD ,
But His secret counsel is with the upright .
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The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked ,
But He blesses the home of the just .
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Surely He scorns the scornful ,
But gives grace to the humble .
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The wise shall inherit glory ,
But shame shall be the legacy of fools .