Proverbs 3:5-6
Lexham English Bible
5 Trust Yahweh[a] with all your heart;
do not lean toward your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will straighten your paths.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:5 Literally “trust toward Yahweh”
Proverbs 3:5-6
New American Standard Bible
5 (A)Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And (B)do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways (C)acknowledge Him,
And He will (D)make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
New International Version
Proverbs 11:28
Lexham English Bible
28 He who trusts in his wealth is he who will fall,
but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.
Proverbs 11:28
New American Standard Bible
28 One who (A)trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
Proverbs 11:28
New International Version
Proverbs 16:20
Lexham English Bible
20 He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness,
and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.
Proverbs 16:20
New American Standard Bible
20 One who pays attention to the word will (A)find good,
And (B)blessed is one who trusts in the Lord.
Proverbs 16:20
New International Version
Proverbs 20:24
Lexham English Bible
24 Away from Yahweh are the steps of a strong man,
and how will humankind understand his ways?
Proverbs 20:24
New American Standard Bible
24 (A)A man’s steps are ordained by the Lord;
How then can a person understand his way?
Proverbs 20:24
New International Version
Proverbs 21:22
Lexham English Bible
22 To a city of warriors, the wise ascends,
and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.
Proverbs 21:22
New American Standard Bible
22 A (A)wise person scales the city of the mighty
And brings down the [a]stronghold in which they trust.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:22 Lit strength of trust
Proverbs 21:22
New International Version
22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty(A)
and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:31
Lexham English Bible
31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but to Yahweh belongs the victory.
Proverbs 21:31
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 21:31
New International Version
31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory rests with the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 22:17-19
Lexham English Bible
Words of the Wise
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise;
you shall apply your heart[a] to my teaching.
18 For it is pleasant if you guard them within you;[b]
together they will be ready upon your lips.
19 In order for your trust to be in Yahweh,
I have made them known to you today[c]—even[d] you.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:17 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 22:18 Literally “in your belly/womb”
- Proverbs 22:19 Literally “the day”
- Proverbs 22:19 Or “only”
Proverbs 22:17-19
New American Standard Bible
17 (A)Extend your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
18 For it will be (B)pleasant if you keep them within you,
[a]So that they may be ready on your lips.
19 So that your (C)trust may be in the Lord,
I have [b]taught you today, you indeed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:18 Lit They together
- Proverbs 22:19 Lit made you know
Proverbs 22:17-19
New International Version
Thirty Sayings of the Wise
Saying 1
Proverbs 28:25-26
Lexham English Bible
25 The greedy person[a] will stir up strife,
but he who trusts in Yahweh will be enriched.
26 He who trusts in his own heart[b] is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be saved.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:25 Literally “wide soul”
- Proverbs 28:26 Or “mind,” or “sense”
Proverbs 28:25-26
New American Standard Bible
25 An [a]arrogant person (A)stirs up strife,
But one who (B)trusts in the Lord (C)will [b]prosper.
26 One who (D)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But one who walks wisely will flee to safety.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:25 Lit broad soul
- Proverbs 28:25 Lit be made fat
Proverbs 28:25-26
New International Version
Proverbs 29:25
Lexham English Bible
25 The fear of a person will lay a snare,
but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.
Proverbs 29:25
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives
Proverbs 29:25
New International Version
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