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Trust Yahweh[a] with all your heart;
    do not lean toward your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will straighten your paths.

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  1. Proverbs 3:5 Literally “trust toward Yahweh”

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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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:6 Or will direct your paths

28 He who trusts in his wealth is he who will fall,
    but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.

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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 He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness,
    and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.

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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 Away from Yahweh are the steps of a strong man,
    and how will humankind understand his ways?

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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 To a city of warriors, the wise ascends,
    and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.

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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,
    but to Yahweh belongs the victory.

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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 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.

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  1. Proverbs 22:17 Or “mind”
  2. Proverbs 22:18 Literally “in your belly/womb”
  3. Proverbs 22:19 Literally “the day”
  4. Proverbs 22:19 Or “only”

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 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.

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  1. Proverbs 28:25 Literally “wide soul”
  2. Proverbs 28:26 Or “mind,” or “sense”

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 a person will lay a snare,
    but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.

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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 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.
Every word of God is flawless;
    he is a shield for him who takes refuge in him.

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  1. Proverbs 30:4 Hebrew “the”

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[a] trusts in her,
    and gain he will not lack.

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  1. Proverbs 31:11 Or “lord”

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

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