Proverbs 3:2-9 New Century Version (NCV)

2. Then you will live a long time,and your life will be successful.

3. Don’t ever forget kindness and truth.Wear them like a necklace.Write them on your heart as if on a tablet.

4. Then you will be respectedand will please both God and people.

5. Trust the Lord with all your heart,and don’t depend on your own understanding.

6. Remember the Lord in all you do,and he will give you success.

7. Don’t depend on your own wisdom.Respect the Lord and refuse to do wrong.

8. Then your body will be healthy,and your bones will be strong.

9. Honor the Lord with your wealthand the firstfruits from all your crops.

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