Proverbs 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 31

¹ My son, do not forget My law, but let your heart guard My commands,

² for they shall add length of days and years of life and peace to you.

³ Mercy and truth will not forsake you; tie them on your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart;

⁴ and you shall find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

Chapter Summary

Trust in Jehovah with all your heart.

בָּטַח trust, rely H982 · TWOT 233

חֶ֫סֶד mercy, lovingkindness H2617 · TWOT 698a

חׇכְמָה wisdom H2451 · TWOT 647a

תְּבוּנָה understanding H8394 · TWOT 239c

מוּסָר chastening, discipline H4148 · TWOT 877b

יָרֵא fear (reverence) H3372 · TWOT 907

Instruction on Trust and Firstfruits

The son is instructed to trust Jehovah entirely, honor Him with firstfruits, and accept His loving chastisement.

Proverbs 3:1-12

Creation Through Wisdom

Jehovah founds the earth by wisdom and establishes the heavens by understanding, breaking up the depths.

Proverbs 3:19-20

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