7 Don't ever think that youare wise enough,but respect the Lordand stay away from evil.
8 This will make you healthy,and you will feel strong.
9 Honor the Lord by giving himyour money and the first partof all your crops.
10 Then you will havemore grain and grapesthan you will ever need.
11 My child, don't turn awayor become bitterwhen the Lord corrects you.
12 The Lord correctseveryone he loves,just as parents correcta child they dearly love.
13 God blesses everyonewho has wisdomand common sense.