💡WEB · Proverbs 3:9
What does Proverbs 3:9 mean?
"Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:"
— Proverbs 3:9 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.
It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones.
Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:
so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
My son, don’t despise Yahweh’s discipline, neither be weary of his reproof:
for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
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