Trust in the Lord with all your heart,(A)
and do not rely on your own understanding;(B)
think about Him in all your ways,
and He will guide you on the right paths.[a](C)

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  1. Proverbs 3:6 Lit will make your paths straight

Trust in the Lord(A) with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths(B) straight.[a](C)

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  1. Proverbs 3:6 Or will direct your paths

28 Anyone trusting in his riches will fall,(A)
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.(B)

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28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,(A)
    but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.(B)

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20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)

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20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,[a](A)
    and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or whoever speaks prudently finds what is good

24 A man’s steps are determined by the Lord,(A)
so how can anyone understand his own way?

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24 A person’s steps are directed(A) by the Lord.(B)
    How then can anyone understand their own way?(C)

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22 A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.(A)

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22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty(A)
    and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

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31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,(A)
but victory comes from the Lord.(B)

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31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
    but victory rests with the Lord.(A)

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Words of the Wise

17 Listen closely,[a] pay attention to the words of the wise,(A)
and apply your mind to my knowledge.
18 For it is pleasing if you keep them within you
and if[b] they are constantly on your lips.
19 I have instructed you today—even you—
so that your confidence may be in the Lord.

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  1. Proverbs 22:17 Lit Stretch out your ear
  2. Proverbs 22:18 Or you; let them be, or you, so that

Thirty Sayings of the Wise

Saying 1

17 Pay attention(A) and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;(B)
    apply your heart to what I teach,(C)
18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart
    and have all of them ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord,
    I teach you today, even you.

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25 A greedy person provokes conflict,(A)
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.(B)

26 The one who trusts in himself[a] is a fool,
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.(C)

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  1. Proverbs 28:26 Lit his heart

25 The greedy stir up conflict,(A)
    but those who trust in the Lord(B) will prosper.

26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,(C)
    but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.(D)

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25 The fear of man is a snare,(A)
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.[a](B)

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  1. Proverbs 29:25 Lit raised high

25 Fear(A) of man will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord(B) is kept safe.(C)

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Who has gone up to heaven and come down?(A)
Who has gathered the wind in His hands?
Who has bound up the waters in a cloak?(B)
Who has established all the ends of the earth?(C)
What is His name,
and what is the name of His Son—
if you know?(D)
Every word of God is pure;[a](E)
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.(F)

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  1. Proverbs 30:5 Lit refined

Who has gone up(A) to heaven and come down?
    Whose hands(B) have gathered up the wind?
Who has wrapped up the waters(C) in a cloak?(D)
    Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is his name,(E) and what is the name of his son?
    Surely you know!

“Every word of God is flawless;(F)
    he is a shield(G) to those who take refuge in him.

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11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will not lack anything good.

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11 Her husband(A) has full confidence in her
    and lacks nothing of value.(B)

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