Blessed Is the One Who Finds Wisdom

Proverbs 3

13 u Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,
and the one who gets understanding,
 14 v for the gain from her is better than gain from silver
and her profit better than w gold.
 15 She is more precious than x jewels,
and y nothing you desire can compare with her.
 16 z Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are a riches and honor.
 17 Her b ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
 18 She is c a tree of life to those who d lay hold of her;
those who hold her fast are called blessed.

19 e The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
by understanding e he established the heavens;
 20 by his knowledge f the deeps broke open,
and g the clouds drop down the dew.

21 My son, h do not lose sight of these -
keep sound wisdom and discretion,
 22 and they will be i life for your soul
and j adornment for your neck.
 23 k Then you will walk on your way securely,
l and your foot will not stumble.
 24 m If you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, n your sleep will be sweet.
 25 o Do not be afraid of sudden terror
or of p the ruin 1 of the wicked, when it comes,
 26 for the Lord will be your confidence
and will q keep your foot from being caught.
 27 r Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, 2
when it is in your power to do it.

28 s Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again,
tomorrow I will give it" - when you have it with you.
 29 t Do not plan evil against your neighbor,
who u dwells trustingly beside you.
 30 v Do not contend with a man for no reason,
when he has done you no harm.
 31 w Do not envy x a man of violence
and do not choose any of his ways,
 32 for y the devious person is an abomination to the Lord,
but the upright are z in his confidence.
 33 a The Lord's curse is on the house of the wicked,
but he b blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
 34 Toward the c scorners he d is scornful,
e but to the humble he gives favor. 3
35 The wise will inherit honor,
but fools get 4 disgrace.

  1. Cross References
    Proverbs 8:34 - 35
    Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors.
  2. Cross References
    Job 28:15 - 19
    It cannot be bought for gold, and silver cannot be weighed as its price.
  3. Cross References
    Proverbs 8:10
    Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
    Proverbs 8:19
    My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold, and my yield than choice silver.
    Proverbs 16:16
    How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
    Psalms 19:10
    More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
  4. Cross References
    Job 28:18
    No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.
  5. Cross References
    Proverbs 8:11
    For wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
  6. Cross References
    Proverbs 3:2
    For length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.
  7. Cross References
    Proverbs 8:18
    Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness.
    Proverbs 22:4
    The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
  8. Cross References
    Matthew 11:29 - 30
    Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
  9. Cross References
    Proverbs 11:30
    The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, a...
    Proverbs 13:12
    Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desir...
    Proverbs 15:4
    A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverse...
    Genesis 2:9
    And out of the ground the Lord God made to spri...
    Genesis 3:22
    Then the Lord God said, "Behold, the man has be...
    Revelation 2:7
    He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit...
    Revelation 22:2
    Through the middle of the street of the city; a...
  10. Cross References
    Proverbs 4:13
    Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.
  11. Cross References
    Proverbs 8:27
    When he established the heavens, I was there; when he drew a circle on the face of the deep.
    Psalms 104:5
    He set the earth on its foundations, so that it should never be moved.
    Psalms 104:24
    O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
    Psalms 136:5
    To him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever.
  12. Cross References
    Proverbs 8:27
    When he established the heavens, I was there; when he drew a circle on the face of the deep.
    Psalms 104:5
    He set the earth on its foundations, so that it should never be moved.
    Psalms 104:24
    O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
    Psalms 136:5
    To him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever.
  13. Cross References
    Genesis 7:11
    In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on that day all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the windows of the heavens were opened.
    Job 38:8
    Or who shut in the sea with doors when it burst out from the womb.
  14. Cross References
    Job 36:28
    Which the skies pour down and drop on mankind abundantly.
  15. Cross References
    Proverbs 4:21
    Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart.
  16. Cross References
    Proverbs 4:22
    For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.
  17. Cross References
    Proverbs 1:9
    For they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.
  18. Cross References
    Proverbs 10:9
    Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
    Proverbs 28:18
    Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.
    Psalms 91:11
    For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
  19. Cross References
    Proverbs 4:12
    When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.
    Psalms 91:12
    On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.
  20. Cross References
    Proverbs 6:22
    When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.
    Psalms 3:5
    I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me.
    Psalms 4:8
    In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
    Job 11:19
    You will lie down, and none will make you afraid; many will court your favor.
  21. Cross References
    Jeremiah 31:26
    At this I awoke and looked, and my sleep was pleasant to me.
  22. Cross References
    1 Peter 3:14
    But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled.
    Psalms 91:5
    You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.
  23. Cross References
    Job 5:21
    You shall be hidden from the lash of the tongue, and shall not fear destruction when it comes.
  24. Cross References
    1 Samuel 2:9
    He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness, for not by might shall a man prevail.
  25. Cross References
    Galatians 6:10
    So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
  26. Cross References
    Leviticus 19:13
    You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him. The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning.
    Deuteronomy 24:15
    You shall give him his wages on the same day, before the sun sets (for he is poor and counts on it), lest he cry against you to the Lord, and you be guilty of sin.
  27. Cross References
    Proverbs 6:14
    With perverted heart devises evil, continually sowing discord.
    Proverbs 12:20
    Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
    Proverbs 14:22
    Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
  28. Cross References
    Judges 18:7
    Then the five men departed and came to Laish and saw the people who were there, how they lived in security, after the manner of the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting, lacking nothing that is in the earth and possessing wealth, and how they were far from the Sidonians and had no dealings with anyone.
    Judges 18:27
    But the people of Dan took what Micah had made, and the priest who belonged to him, and they came to Laish, to a people quiet and unsuspecting, and struck them with the edge of the sword and burned the city with fire.
  29. Cross References
    Romans 12:18
    If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
  30. Cross References
    Psalms 37:1
    Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!
  31. Cross References
    Psalms 18:48
    Who delivered me from my enemies; yes, you exalted me above those who rose against me; you rescued me from the man of violence.
    Psalms 140:1
    Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from violent men.
  32. Cross References
    Proverbs 2:15
    Men whose paths are crooked, and who are devious in their ways.
  33. Cross References
    Job 29:4
    As I was in my prime, when the friendship of God was upon my tent.
  34. Cross References
    Psalms 37:22
    For those blessed by the Lord shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off.
    Zechariah 5:4
    I will send it out, declares the Lord of hosts, and it shall enter the house of the thief, and the house of him who swears falsely by my name. And it shall remain in his house and consume it, both timber and stones.
    Malachi 2:2
    If you will not listen, if you will not take it to heart to give honor to my name, says the Lord of hosts, then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse your blessings. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you do not lay it to heart.
    Leviticus 26:14 - 39
    But if you will not listen to me and will not do all these commandments.
  35. Cross References
    Job 8:6
    If you are pure and upright, surely then he will rouse himself for you and restore your rightful habitation.
  36. Cross References
    Psalms 1:1
    Book One Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers.
  37. Cross References
    James 4:6
    But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
    1 Peter 5:5
    Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
    Psalms 138:6
    For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar.
  38. Cross References
    James 4:6
    But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
    1 Peter 5:5
    Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
    Psalms 138:6
    For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar.
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