3 My son, do not forget my ^[a]teaching,
But have your heart comply with my commandments;
² For length of days and years of life
And peace they will add to you.
³ Do not let kindness and truth leave you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
⁴ So you will find favor and a good ^[b]reputation
In the sight of God and man.
⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
⁸ It will be healing to your ^[c]body
And refreshment to your bones.
⁹ Honor the Lord from your wealth,
And from the first of all your produce;
¹⁰ Then your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.
¹¹ My son, do not reject the ^[d]discipline of the Lord
Or loathe His rebuke,
¹² For whom the Lord loves He disciplines,
Just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.

— Proverbs 3:1-12 (NASB)