Proverbs 3

This chapter provides fundamental ethical instructions for a prosperous life. It urges the reader to keep God’s commandments in their heart and to trust the Lord completely, leaning not on their own understanding. The chapter encourages honoring the Lord with the firstfruits of their wealth to ensure their barns and vats overflow. It advises accepting the discipline of the Lord, treating it as a sign of love, and concludes with a series of commands for righteous living, stressing justice, peace, and avoiding envy.