1-10-07 Proverbs 3: 7, 8

Proverbs 3: 7, 8 (KJ21)
Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear the LORD and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy flesh and marrow to thy bones.

Proverbs 3: 7, 8 (NAS)
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body, And refreshment to your bones.

Proverbs 3: 7, 8 (NIVUS)
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.

Proverbs 3: 7, 8 (NLT)
Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn your back on evil. Then you will gain renewed health and vitality.

Growth is normal and should also be anticipated. During the process you learn and gain knowledge of many things. As you look around, you may even grow contented with the wisdom that you have obtained by your own means. You may even become conceited with your own intelligence and skill. Instead of maintaining a humble attitude, you could easily be puffed up in pride over your cunning and subtlety.

However, Jehovah your Lord warns you to guard against this kind of thinking. Instead of thinking more highly of yourself than you should, the word of God encourages you to fear and reverence the Lord. When you do this, you will turn away from that which bad and evil. You will take no pleasure in anything that causes harm and grief. You will try never to afflict anyone with misery or sorrow.

As you fear and show respect to God, withdrawing from what hurts others, you will be blessed with health and be made whole. There will always be a cure for you when you feel faint and feeble. The center of your strength will not fail. Your bones will not become dry and brittle, but will remain moist. You will have an abundance and will never lack.