Do not be wise in your own (A)eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
It will be health to your [a]flesh,
And (B)strength[b] to your bones.

(C)Honor the Lord with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
10 (D)So your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:8 Body, lit. navel
  2. Proverbs 3:8 Lit. drink

Do not be wise in your own eyes;(A)
    fear the Lord(B) and shun evil.(C)
This will bring health to your body(D)
    and nourishment to your bones.(E)

Honor the Lord with your wealth,
    with the firstfruits(F) of all your crops;
10 then your barns will be filled(G) to overflowing,
    and your vats will brim over with new wine.(H)

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