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3:1  My child, remember my teachings and instructions and obey them completely.
3:2  They will help you live a long and prosperous life.
3:3  Let love and loyalty always show like a necklace, and write them in your mind.
3:4  God and people will like you and hold you in high esteem.
3:5  With all your heart you must trust the Lord and not your own judgment.
3:6  Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow.
3:7  Don't ever think that you are wise enough, but respect the Lord and stay away from evil.
3:8  This will make you healthy, and you will feel strong.
3:9  Honor the Lord by giving him your money and the first part of all your crops.
3:10  Then you will have more grain and grapes than you will ever need.
3:11  My child, don't turn away or become bitter when the Lord corrects you.
3:12  The Lord corrects everyone he loves, just as parents correct a child they dearly love.
3:13  God blesses everyone who has wisdom and common sense.
3:14  Wisdom is worth more than silver; it makes you much richer than gold.
3:15  Wisdom is more valuable than precious jewels; nothing you want compares with her.
3:16  In her right hand Wisdom holds a long life, and in her left hand are wealth and honor.
3:17  Wisdom makes life pleasant and leads us safely along.
3:18  Wisdom is a life-giving tree, the source of happiness for all who hold on to her.
3:19  By his wisdom and knowledge the Lord created heaven and earth.
3:20  By his understanding he let the ocean break loose and clouds release the rain.
3:21  My child, use common sense and sound judgment! Always keep them in mind.
3:22  They will help you to live a long and beautiful life.
3:23  You will walk safely and never stumble;
3:24  you will rest without a worry and sleep soundly.
3:25  So don't be afraid of sudden disasters or storms that strike those who are evil.
3:26  You can be sure that the Lord will protect you from harm.
3:27  Do all you can for everyone who deserves your help.
3:28  Don't tell your neighbor to come back tomorrow, if you can help today.
3:29  Don't try to be mean to neighbors who trust you.
3:30  Don't argue just to be arguing, when you haven't been hurt.
3:31  Don't be jealous of cruel people or follow their example.
3:32  The Lord doesn't like anyone who is dishonest, but he lets good people be his friends.
3:33  He places a curse on the home of everyone who is evil, but he blesses the home of every good person.
3:34  The Lord sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.
3:35  You will be praised if you are wise, but you will be disgraced if you are a stubborn fool.