¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: but fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

So health shall be unto thy [a]navel, and marrow unto thy bones.

[b]Honor the Lord with thy riches, and with the first fruits of all thine increase.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:8 By this part he comprehendeth the whole body, as by health he meaneth all the benefits promised in the Law both corporal and spiritual.
  2. Proverbs 3:9 As was commanded in the Law, Exod. 23:19; Deut. 26:2, and by this they acknowledged that God was the giver of all things, and that they were ready to bestow all at his commandment.

Do not be wise in your own eyes;(A)
    fear the Lord(B) and shun evil.(C)
This will bring health to your body(D)
    and nourishment to your bones.(E)

Honor the Lord with your wealth,
    with the firstfruits(F) of all your crops;

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