Proverbs 3:13-26

King James Version

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

¹⁴For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

¹⁵She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

¹⁶Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

¹⁷Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

¹⁸She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

¹⁹The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

²⁰By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

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

²²So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.

²³Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

²⁴When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

²⁵Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

²⁶For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

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Proverbs 3:13-26

New International Version

¹³Blessed are those who find wisdom,
    those who gain understanding,
¹⁴for she is more profitable than silver
    and yields better returns than gold.^(A)
¹⁵She is more precious than rubies;^(B)
    nothing you desire can compare with her.^(C)
¹⁶Long life is in her right hand;^(D)
    in her left hand are riches and honor.^(E)
¹⁷Her ways are pleasant ways,
    and all her paths are peace.^(F)
¹⁸She is a tree of life^(G) to those who take hold of her;
    those who hold her fast will be blessed.^(H)

¹⁹By wisdom^(I) the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,^(J)
by understanding he set the heavens^(K) in place;
²⁰by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.

²¹My son,^(L) do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,^(M)
    preserve sound judgment and discretion;
²²they will be life for you,^(N)
    an ornament to grace your neck.^(O)
²³Then you will go on your way in safety,^(P)
    and your foot will not stumble.^(Q)
²⁴When you lie down,^(R) you will not be afraid;^(S)
    when you lie down, your sleep^(T) will be sweet.
²⁵Have no fear of sudden disaster
    or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
²⁶for the Lord will be at your side^(U)
    and will keep your foot^(V) from being snared.^(W)

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Proverbs 3:13-26

New King James Version

¹³^(A)Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
¹⁴^(B)For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
¹⁵She is more precious than rubies,
And ^(C)all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
¹⁶^(D)Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.
¹⁷^(E)Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
¹⁸She is ^(F)a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who ^[a]retain her.

¹⁹^(G)The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;
²⁰By His knowledge the depths were ^(H)broken up,
And clouds drop down the dew.

²¹My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;
²²So they will be life to your soul
And grace to your neck.
²³^(I)Then you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.
²⁴When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
²⁵^(J)Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
²⁶For the Lord will be your confidence,
And will keep your foot from being caught.