Do Not Rely on Your Own Understanding...

Proverbs 3:1-12 HCSB

 

Trust the Lord

 

1My son, don’t forget my teaching,

but let your heart keep my commands;

2for they will bring you

many days, a full life, and well-being.

3Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.

Tie them around your neck;

write them on the tablet of your heart.

4Then you will find favor and high regard

in the sight of God and man.

5Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and do not rely on your own understanding;

6think about Him in all your ways,

and He will guide you on the right paths.

7Don’t consider yourself to be wise;

fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

8This will be healing for your body

and strengthening for your bones.

9Honor the Lord with your possessions

and with the first produce of your entire harvest;

10then your barns will be completely filled,

and your vats will overflow with new wine.

11Do not despise the Lord’s instruction, my son,

and do not loathe His discipline;

12for the Lord disciplines the one He loves,

just as a father, the son he delights in.