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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 3) Proverbs 3:9-12 KJV
"Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth."
Proverbs Chapter 3, Verse 9-12
Proverbs 3:9-12 in Context (Verses 6–15 KJV)
6
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7
¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
8
It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.**
9
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
10
So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
11
¶ My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
12
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
13
¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.*
14
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.