Delighting

June 7, 2025

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Proverbs 3:1-12 ESV

My son, do not forget my teaching,
    but let your heart keep my commandments,
2 

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

3 

Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
    bind them around your neck;
    write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 

So you will find favor and good success
    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 straight your paths.
7 

Be not wise in your own eyes;
    fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 

It will be healing to your flesh
    and refreshment to your bones.

9 

Honor the Lord with your wealth
    and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
10 

then your barns will be filled with plenty,
    and your vats will be bursting with wine.

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My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline
    or be weary of his reproof,
12 

for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,
    as a father the son in whom he delights.


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