The book of Proverbs
Chapter 3
ⁱ My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; ² for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 1 to 2)
Oh God, when I place my trust in You I am investing in life, however, when I do not I am investing in a life that is full of stress chaos and disorder. May Your teachings be always before me Amen. may You always be in my heart and in my mind especially during moments of weakness Amen.
³ Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. ⁴ So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and of people.
³ Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. ⁴ So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and of people.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 3 to 4)
Amen oh God, my Father I pray that the message of the Good News both Old and New Testaments be engraved on both of the ventricles of my heart and a backup of it in my brain so that I can always live, feel and think about You Amen.
⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 5)
Amen oh God my Father, when we place our full trust in You and not in ourselves our lives will be better. The world will become a better place, for our vision is selfish and biased, and this hinders us from seeing the true reality of our lives and even that of others, therefore our perception is not always correct. I pray that You help us in becoming aware of both our material reality and moreover our spiritual reality Amen.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 6)
As much as we have learned to CC or copy our superiors when sending emails in order to keep them informed of our interventions, we are also to keep in contact with You my God and Father, You who are my closest friend and relative. Before You, I come and share both my achievements and my disappointments Amen. Thank You for being so supportive.
⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 7)
Oh God my Father who is full and proud of himself cannot have space for You in one's life, for that person has become the center of one's life. One may think that all actions depend on him or her and all the gained merit and achievements are due to the person and not to You my God and Father. I pray that You help us in healing and controlling of our self Amen.
⁸ It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 8)
Oh God my Father my knowing that You are in control of my life is indeed healing and encouraging for both my body and my soul, for if I think that I am in control one disappointment would leave me depressed and in deep frustration or anger. However today You have taught me to take everything from Your hands even that which I do not agree with Amen, for You foresee the big picture while my vision is limited.
⁹ Honor the LORD with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce; ¹⁰ then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 9 to 10)
Oh brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, when we have a positive attitude of thanksgiving to God my Father all heaven will pour its abundance on us. If there is something that both God and humans appreciate is when that person gives thanks for a positive action. God who is our sole provider appreciates when we give him praise and thanks, I wonder how many of us thank Him for all that he does for us. I thank You, my God and Father, for both the big things or interventions that You do in my life and even for the smallest that may appear to be trivial and insignificant Amen.
I invite you all to join me in this prayer of thanksgiving by clicking on the following link:-
Prayer of thanksgiving
¹¹ My child, do not despise the LORD'S discipline or be weary of his reproof, ¹² for the LORD reproves the one he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 11 to 12)
Oh brothers and sisters who may be praying on the bible be aware that when we feel that the circumstances are heavy this is not negative but positive, God may be passing us through a test in order to help us grow on a holistic level, for when our worldly spirit is tested our body and soul also experience growth. God does so because He loves us and in some way is trying to pass a message on to us.
¹³ Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding, ¹⁴ for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold. ¹⁵ She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 13 to 15)
Oh God my pleasure and satisfaction can only be found in You and not in the ways of the world. I have no greater pleasure than in being with You my God and Father Amen. My greatest wish is to be able to speak verbally with You face to face and be totally in Your presence Amen.
¹⁶ Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. ¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 16 to 17)
Oh God, my beloved Father, there are some of us, who may desire a long life and many riches and honor. I desire a life in which I can serve You and love You through my relationship with You and others whom You send in my ways Amen. I prefer a short life that finishes in Your presence than a long one that leads me to hell. Amen
¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called happy.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 18)
Oh God the image in this verse is that of wisdom, however, there is a greater joy than that of wisdom, this is called the knowledge of You my God and Father, which surpasses all forms of wisdom and knowledge of the world Amen.
¹⁹ The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; ²⁰ by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 19 to 20)
Oh God, You created all and nothing happens or is planned on earth without Your knowledge and awareness. Even though we may not be aware of Your presence You are with us every day and during every moment of our life. Amen. Thanks for constantly keeping an eye on me Amen.
²¹ My child, do not let these escape from your sight: keep sound wisdom and prudence, ²² and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 21 to 22)
Oh God, my Father sound wisdom and humility are indeed foundation stones along with love faith and a strong sense of commitment to living according to the ways of God. If one is proud one has no room for God and even for others. I pray oh God my Father that I always have a place for You in my life Amen.
²³ Then you will walk on your way securely and your foot will not stumble.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 23)
Oh God my Father, I know that You are by my side, I pray for healthy doses of Your wisdom and prudence, so that I will feel more secure in my interactions with humanity and with You, Amen. I need Your security my God and Father Amen.
²⁴ If you sit down, you will not be afraid: when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 24)
Oh God my Father, how I wish to have this peace of mind and be able to really rest in peace, for right now I am on medication that helps me to calm down and sleep but I feel that it is not working as much as I expect it to work. Amen.
²⁵ Do not be afraid of sudden panic, or of the storm that strikes the wicked; ²⁶ for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 25 to 26)
Oh God, my beloved Father I thank You for encouraging me, for at times I tend to panic and be afraid, however, You are with me in all situations and I do not need to worry or be afraid. Amen.
²⁷ Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 27)
Oh God, my Father help me I pray to have a sense of justice so that I do not deny that which is due to others to be given to them Amen. I pray that You help me to discern who is due from who is not so, that all will receive what is rightly due to them Amen.
²⁸ Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it"-when you have it with you.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 28)
Oh God, my beloved Father, I pray that You make me more generous. I pray that I am always ready to go out of my way in order to help others Amen. May we remove the condition when giving to others, that makes us wait for something in return for our act of charity. May we donate to the mission with the intention of helping and not with the intention of winning the prize attached to the raffle ticket Amen.
²⁹ Do not plan harm against your neighbor who lives trustingly beside you.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 29)
Oh God my beloved Father, this is a sensitive area in which I need Your help to grow, for I have received so many stabs in the back from those whom I considered being close to me, that today such situations have made me become a cautious person, who instantly draws up my defenses during moments of stress and anxiety and switch on the defensive. I pray that You help me to be more like You than like me. I may not plan harm, but I plan in order not to be harmed, my God and Father. My most powerful plan is to place my hope and trust in You alone my God and Father.
³⁰ Do not quarrel with anyone without cause, when no harm has been done to you.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 30)
Oh God my beloved Father, I pray that I never am a person who picks a quarrel without cause, however, on the other hand, I do my best to do my work well and cover all the angles, so that nobody can find cause to blame me for my actions Amen. What I do, I do for You my God and Father Amen.
³¹ Do not envy the violent and do not choose any of their ways;
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 31)
Oh God my Father, violence breeds violence and creates a circle of negativity which is not easy to break. I also have moments of anger and frustration. I pray that You calm me down in such situations so that I can experience Your love and the light of reason Amen.
³² for the perverse are an abomination to the LORD, but the upright are in his confidence.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 32)
Oh God, my Father, I pray for Your mercy, for even though I try to be upright in Your sight I still have far to go. I pray for strength and graces so that I can combat my dark side and be glorified by means of Your active presence in me Amen.
³³ The LORD'S curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the abode of the righteous.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 33)
Oh God, my blessed Father, even though I do not consider myself as being totally righteous for I am still a sinner, on the other hand, I do not consider myself as being evil. Therefore I pray for Your blessing on both myself and on the house where I am living Amen. Thank You, Jesus.
³⁴ Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble, he shows favor. ³⁵ The wise will inherit honor, but stubborn fools, disgrace.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 34 to 35)
Oh God, my beloved Father, I pray that You do not behave towards me or others in the same way that as humans we behave towards each other, for we are frail humans and You are far better than us in how You deal with us Amen.
Oh God and Father I would like to end the third chapter of the book of Proverbs with the following prayer:
Oh God, my beloved Father Your wisdom is far greater than that of the world, and so are your love and justice. I pray that the book of Proverbs is a source of enlightenment for both the mind and the soul and acts as a guideline to our way of life Amen.
⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 5)
Amen oh God my Father, when we place our full trust in You and not in ourselves our lives will be better. The world will become a better place, for our vision is selfish and biased, and this hinders us from seeing the true reality of our lives and even that of others, therefore our perception is not always correct. I pray that You help us in becoming aware of both our material reality and moreover our spiritual reality Amen.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 6)
As much as we have learned to CC or copy our superiors when sending emails in order to keep them informed of our interventions, we are also to keep in contact with You my God and Father, You who are my closest friend and relative. Before You, I come and share both my achievements and my disappointments Amen. Thank You for being so supportive.
⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 7)
Oh God my Father who is full and proud of himself cannot have space for You in one's life, for that person has become the center of one's life. One may think that all actions depend on him or her and all the gained merit and achievements are due to the person and not to You my God and Father. I pray that You help us in healing and controlling of our self Amen.
⁸ It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 8)
Oh God my Father my knowing that You are in control of my life is indeed healing and encouraging for both my body and my soul, for if I think that I am in control one disappointment would leave me depressed and in deep frustration or anger. However today You have taught me to take everything from Your hands even that which I do not agree with Amen, for You foresee the big picture while my vision is limited.
⁹ Honor the LORD with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce; ¹⁰ then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 9 to 10)
Oh brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, when we have a positive attitude of thanksgiving to God my Father all heaven will pour its abundance on us. If there is something that both God and humans appreciate is when that person gives thanks for a positive action. God who is our sole provider appreciates when we give him praise and thanks, I wonder how many of us thank Him for all that he does for us. I thank You, my God and Father, for both the big things or interventions that You do in my life and even for the smallest that may appear to be trivial and insignificant Amen.
I invite you all to join me in this prayer of thanksgiving by clicking on the following link:-
Prayer of thanksgiving
¹¹ My child, do not despise the LORD'S discipline or be weary of his reproof, ¹² for the LORD reproves the one he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 11 to 12)
Oh brothers and sisters who may be praying on the bible be aware that when we feel that the circumstances are heavy this is not negative but positive, God may be passing us through a test in order to help us grow on a holistic level, for when our worldly spirit is tested our body and soul also experience growth. God does so because He loves us and in some way is trying to pass a message on to us.
¹³ Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding, ¹⁴ for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold. ¹⁵ She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 13 to 15)
Oh God my pleasure and satisfaction can only be found in You and not in the ways of the world. I have no greater pleasure than in being with You my God and Father Amen. My greatest wish is to be able to speak verbally with You face to face and be totally in Your presence Amen.
¹⁶ Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. ¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 16 to 17)
Oh God, my beloved Father, there are some of us, who may desire a long life and many riches and honor. I desire a life in which I can serve You and love You through my relationship with You and others whom You send in my ways Amen. I prefer a short life that finishes in Your presence than a long one that leads me to hell. Amen
¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called happy.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 18)
Oh God the image in this verse is that of wisdom, however, there is a greater joy than that of wisdom, this is called the knowledge of You my God and Father, which surpasses all forms of wisdom and knowledge of the world Amen.
¹⁹ The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; ²⁰ by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 19 to 20)
Oh God, You created all and nothing happens or is planned on earth without Your knowledge and awareness. Even though we may not be aware of Your presence You are with us every day and during every moment of our life. Amen. Thanks for constantly keeping an eye on me Amen.
²¹ My child, do not let these escape from your sight: keep sound wisdom and prudence, ²² and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 21 to 22)
Oh God, my Father sound wisdom and humility are indeed foundation stones along with love faith and a strong sense of commitment to living according to the ways of God. If one is proud one has no room for God and even for others. I pray oh God my Father that I always have a place for You in my life Amen.
²³ Then you will walk on your way securely and your foot will not stumble.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 23)
Oh God my Father, I know that You are by my side, I pray for healthy doses of Your wisdom and prudence, so that I will feel more secure in my interactions with humanity and with You, Amen. I need Your security my God and Father Amen.
²⁴ If you sit down, you will not be afraid: when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 24)
Oh God my Father, how I wish to have this peace of mind and be able to really rest in peace, for right now I am on medication that helps me to calm down and sleep but I feel that it is not working as much as I expect it to work. Amen.
²⁵ Do not be afraid of sudden panic, or of the storm that strikes the wicked; ²⁶ for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 25 to 26)
Oh God, my beloved Father I thank You for encouraging me, for at times I tend to panic and be afraid, however, You are with me in all situations and I do not need to worry or be afraid. Amen.
²⁷ Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 27)
Oh God, my Father help me I pray to have a sense of justice so that I do not deny that which is due to others to be given to them Amen. I pray that You help me to discern who is due from who is not so, that all will receive what is rightly due to them Amen.
²⁸ Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it"-when you have it with you.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 28)
Oh God, my beloved Father, I pray that You make me more generous. I pray that I am always ready to go out of my way in order to help others Amen. May we remove the condition when giving to others, that makes us wait for something in return for our act of charity. May we donate to the mission with the intention of helping and not with the intention of winning the prize attached to the raffle ticket Amen.
²⁹ Do not plan harm against your neighbor who lives trustingly beside you.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 29)
Oh God my beloved Father, this is a sensitive area in which I need Your help to grow, for I have received so many stabs in the back from those whom I considered being close to me, that today such situations have made me become a cautious person, who instantly draws up my defenses during moments of stress and anxiety and switch on the defensive. I pray that You help me to be more like You than like me. I may not plan harm, but I plan in order not to be harmed, my God and Father. My most powerful plan is to place my hope and trust in You alone my God and Father.
³⁰ Do not quarrel with anyone without cause, when no harm has been done to you.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 30)
Oh God my beloved Father, I pray that I never am a person who picks a quarrel without cause, however, on the other hand, I do my best to do my work well and cover all the angles, so that nobody can find cause to blame me for my actions Amen. What I do, I do for You my God and Father Amen.
³¹ Do not envy the violent and do not choose any of their ways;
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 31)
Oh God my Father, violence breeds violence and creates a circle of negativity which is not easy to break. I also have moments of anger and frustration. I pray that You calm me down in such situations so that I can experience Your love and the light of reason Amen.
³² for the perverse are an abomination to the LORD, but the upright are in his confidence.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 32)
Oh God, my Father, I pray for Your mercy, for even though I try to be upright in Your sight I still have far to go. I pray for strength and graces so that I can combat my dark side and be glorified by means of Your active presence in me Amen.
³³ The LORD'S curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the abode of the righteous.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 33)
Oh God, my blessed Father, even though I do not consider myself as being totally righteous for I am still a sinner, on the other hand, I do not consider myself as being evil. Therefore I pray for Your blessing on both myself and on the house where I am living Amen. Thank You, Jesus.
³⁴ Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble, he shows favor. ³⁵ The wise will inherit honor, but stubborn fools, disgrace.
(Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 verse 34 to 35)
Oh God, my beloved Father, I pray that You do not behave towards me or others in the same way that as humans we behave towards each other, for we are frail humans and You are far better than us in how You deal with us Amen.
Oh God and Father I would like to end the third chapter of the book of Proverbs with the following prayer:
Oh God, my beloved Father Your wisdom is far greater than that of the world, and so are your love and justice. I pray that the book of Proverbs is a source of enlightenment for both the mind and the soul and acts as a guideline to our way of life Amen.
