God's Word Translation

Proverbs 3:13-21 God's Word Translation (GW)

13. Blessed is the one who finds wisdomand the one who obtains understanding.

14. The profit ⌊gained⌋ from ⌊wisdom⌋ is greater thanthe profit ⌊gained⌋ from silver.Its yield is better than fine gold.

15. ⌊Wisdom⌋ is more precious than jewels,and all your desires cannot equal it.

16. Long life is in ⌊wisdom’s⌋ right hand.In ⌊wisdom’s⌋ left hand are riches and honor.

17. ⌊Wisdom’s⌋ ways are pleasant ways,and all its paths lead to peace.

18. ⌊Wisdom⌋ is a tree of lifefor those who take firm hold of it.Those who cling to it are blessed.

19. By Wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth.By understanding he established the heavens.

20. By his knowledge the deep waters were divided,and the skies dropped dew.

21. My son,do not lose sight of these things.Use priceless wisdom and foresight.