Proverbs 3:5-8
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5 Trust the Lord with all your heart.
Don’t depend on your own understanding.
6 Remember the Lord in everything you do.
And he will give you success.
7 Don’t depend on your own wisdom.
Respect the Lord and refuse to do wrong.
8 Then your body will be healthy.
And your bones will be strong.
Proverbs 14:12
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12 Some people think they are doing what’s right.
But what they are doing will really kill them.
Proverbs 16:3
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3 Depend on the Lord in whatever you do.
Then your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:20
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20 Whoever pays attention to what he is taught will succeed.
And whoever trusts the Lord will be happy.
Proverbs 18:2
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2 A foolish person does not want to understand anything.
He only enjoys telling others what he thinks.
Proverbs 18:4
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4 Understanding people’s words is as hard as getting water out of a deep well.
But understanding wisdom is as easy as getting water from a flowing stream.
Proverbs 18:10
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10 The Lord is like a strong tower.
Those who do what is right can run to him for safety.
Proverbs 19:3
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3 A person’s own foolishness ruins his life.
But in his mind he blames the Lord for it.
Proverbs 20:24
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24 The Lord decides what a person does.
So no one can understand what his life is all about.
Proverbs 21:22
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22 A wise person can defeat a city full of strong men.
He can tear down the defenses they trust.
Proverbs 26:12
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12 Some people think they are wise.
There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.
Proverbs 28:25-26
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25 A greedy person causes trouble.
But the one who trusts the Lord will succeed.
26 The person who trusts in himself is foolish.
But the person who lives wisely will be kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25
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25 Being afraid of people can get you into trouble.
But if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.
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