Prov.3.21

Dear friend, guard Clear Thinking and Common Sense with your life; don't for a minute lose sight of them.

Prov.3.21

My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight;

Prov.3.21

My son, let them not depart from your eyes-- Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

Prov.3.21

My child, don't lose sight of good planning and insight. Hang on to them,

Prov.3.22

They'll keep your soul alive and well, they'll keep you fit and attractive.

Prov.3.22

they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.

Prov.3.22

So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.

Prov.3.22

for they fill you with life and bring you honor and respect.

Prov.3.23

You'll travel safely, you'll neither tire nor trip.

Prov.3.23

Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble;

Prov.3.23

Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble.

Prov.3.23

They keep you safe on your way and keep your feet from stumbling.

Prov.3.24

You'll take afternoon naps without a worry, you'll enjoy a good night's sleep.

Prov.3.24

when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Prov.3.24

When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

Prov.3.24

You can lie down without fear and enjoy pleasant dreams.

Prov.3.25

No need to panic over alarms or surprises, or predictions that doomsday's just around the corner,

Prov.3.25

Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,

Prov.3.25

Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;

Prov.3.25

You need not be afraid of disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,

Prov.3.26

Because GOD will be right there with you; he'll keep you safe and sound.

Prov.3.26

for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.

Prov.3.26

For the LORD will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.

Prov.3.26

for the LORD is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

Prov.3.27

Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God's hand for that person.

Prov.3.27

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.

Prov.3.27

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so.

Prov.3.27

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them.

Prov.3.28

Don't tell your neighbor, "Maybe some other time," or, "Try me tomorrow," when the money's right there in your pocket.

Prov.3.28

Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"- when you now have it with you.

Prov.3.28

Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it," When you have it with you.

Prov.3.28

If you can help your neighbor now, don't say, "Come back tomorrow, and then I'll help you."

Prov.3.29

Don't figure ways of taking advantage of your neighbor when he's sitting there trusting and unsuspecting.

Prov.3.29

Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you.

Prov.3.29

Do not devise evil against your neighbor, For he dwells by you for safety's sake.

Prov.3.29

Do not plot against your neighbors, for they trust you.

Prov.3.30

Don't walk around with a chip on your shoulder, always spoiling for a fight.

Prov.3.30

Do not accuse a man for no reason- when he has done you no harm.

Prov.3.30

Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm.

Prov.3.30

Don't make accusations against someone who hasn't wronged you.

Prov.3.31

Don't try to be like those who shoulder their way through life. Why be a bully?

Prov.3.31

Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways,

Prov.3.31

Do not envy the oppressor, And choose none of his ways;

Prov.3.31

Do not envy violent people; don't copy their ways.

Prov.3.32

"Why not?" you say. Because GOD can't stand twisted souls. It's the straightforward who get his respect.

Prov.3.32

for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence.

Prov.3.32

For the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD, But His secret counsel is with the upright.

Prov.3.32

Such wicked people are an abomination to the LORD, but he offers his friendship to the godly.

Prov.3.33

GOD's curse blights the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

Prov.3.33

The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

Prov.3.33

The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the home of the just.

Prov.3.33

The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but his blessing is on the home of the upright.

Prov.3.34

He gives proud skeptics a cold shoulder, but if you're down on your luck, he's right there to help.

Prov.3.34

He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.

Prov.3.34

Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.

Prov.3.34

The LORD mocks at mockers, but he shows favor to the humble.

Prov.3.35

Wise living gets rewarded with honor; stupid living gets the booby prize.

Prov.3.35

The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame.

Prov.3.35

The wise shall inherit glory, But shame shall be the legacy of fools.

Prov.3.35

The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame!