Proverbs 3:5-6
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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 11:28
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28 He who trusts in his wealth is he who will fall,
but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.
Proverbs 16:20
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20 He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness,
and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.
Proverbs 20:24
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24 Away from Yahweh are the steps of a strong man,
and how will humankind understand his ways?
Proverbs 21:22
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22 To a city of warriors, the wise ascends,
and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.
Proverbs 21:31
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31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but to Yahweh belongs the victory.
Proverbs 22:17-19
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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 28:25-26
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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 29:25
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25 The fear of a person will lay a snare,
but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.
Proverbs 30:4-5
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4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down?
Who has gathered the wind in the hollow of his hand?
Who has wrapped water in a[a] garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is his name and what is the name of his child?
For surely you know.
5 Every word of God is flawless;
he is a shield for him who takes refuge in him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:4 Hebrew “the”
Proverbs 31:11
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11 The heart of her husband[a] trusts in her,
and gain he will not lack.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:11 Or “lord”
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