Admonition to Trust and Honour God

3My child, do not forget my teaching,
   but let your heart keep my commandments;
²for length of days and years of life
   and abundant welfare they will give you.

³Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you;
   bind them round your neck,
   write them on the tablet of your heart.
⁴So you will find favour and good repute
   in the sight of God and of people.

⁵Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
   and do not rely on your own insight.
⁶In all your ways acknowledge him,
   and he will make straight your paths.
⁷Do not be wise in your own eyes;
   fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.