Proverbs 3:21-35

International Standard Version

²¹ My son, do not let wisdom^[a] leave your sight.
    Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment,
²² and they will be life to you
    and a graceful ornament^[b] for your neck.
²³ Then you will travel safely on your way,
    and your foot will not stumble.
²⁴ When you sit^[c] down, you will not be afraid;
    when you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.^[d]
25 Do not be afraid of sudden disaster,^[e]
    or the devastation that comes to the wicked.
²⁶ Indeed, the Lord will be your confidence,
    and he will keep your foot from being caught.

²⁷ Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
    when it is in your power to act.
²⁸ Do not say to your neighbor,
    “Go, and come back.
        I will pay you^[f] tomorrow,”
when you have cash^[g] with you.
²⁹ Do not plan to harm your neighbor,
    when he is living peacefully^[h] beside you.
³⁰ Do not bring a lawsuit against a person for no reason,
    when he has done you no harm.
³¹ Do not envy a violent man,
    and do not emulate his lifestyle.^[i]
32 Indeed, a perverse man is utterly disgusting^[j] to the Lord,
    but he takes the upright into his confidence.^[k]
33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,
    but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
³⁴ Though God^[l] scoffs at scoffers,
    he gives grace to the humble.
³⁵ The wise will inherit honor,
    but he holds fools up for ridicule.