2 because they will help you live a long timeand provide you with well-being.
3 Don’t let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.Bind them on your neck;write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will find favor and approvalin the eyes of God and humanity.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;don’t rely on your own intelligence.
6 Know him in all your paths,and he will keep your ways straight.
7 Don’t consider yourself wise.Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 Then your body will be healthyand your bones strengthened.