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(A)Trust in Yahweh with all your heart
And (B)do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways [a](C)acknowledge Him,
And He will (D)make your paths straight.
(E)Do not be wise in your own eyes;
(F)Fear Yahweh and turn away from evil.
It will be (G)healing to your [b]body
And (H)refreshment to your bones.

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  1. Proverbs 3:6 Lit know
  2. Proverbs 3:8 Lit navel

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)

Do not be wise in your own eyes;(D)
    fear the Lord(E) and shun evil.(F)
This will bring health to your body(G)
    and nourishment to your bones.(H)

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  1. Proverbs 3:6 Or will direct your paths

12 There (A)is a way which seems right to a man,
But its (B)end is the way of death.

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12 There is a way that appears to be right,(A)
    but in the end it leads to death.(B)

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[a](A)Commit your works to Yahweh
And your [b]plans will be established.

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  1. Proverbs 16:3 Lit Roll
  2. Proverbs 16:3 Lit thoughts

Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
    and he will establish your plans.(A)

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20 He who considers the word will (A)find good,
And how (B)blessed is he who trusts in Yahweh.

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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

A fool does not delight in discernment,
But only (A)in revealing his own heart.

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Fools find no pleasure in understanding
    but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)

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The words of a man’s mouth are (A)deep waters;
[a]The fountain of wisdom is a flowing brook.

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  1. Proverbs 18:4 Or A bubbling brook, a fountain of wisdom

The words of the mouth are deep waters,(A)
    but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

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10 The (A)name of Yahweh is a (B)strong tower;
The righteous runs into it and is (C)set securely on high.

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10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;(A)
    the righteous run to it and are safe.(B)

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The (A)folly of man subverts his way,
But his heart (B)rages against Yahweh.

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A person’s own folly(A) leads to their ruin,
    yet their heart rages against the Lord.(B)

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24 (A)The steps of a man are from Yahweh,
How then can man understand his 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 (A)wise man goes up to the city of the mighty
And brings down the [a]stronghold in which they trust.

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  1. Proverbs 21:22 Lit strength of trust

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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12 Do you see a man (A)wise in his own eyes?
(B)There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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12 Do you see a person wise in their own eyes?(A)
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.(B)

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25 An [a]arrogant man (A)stirs up strife,
But he who (B)trusts in Yahweh (C)will [b]be enriched.
26 He who (D)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will escape.

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  1. Proverbs 28:25 Lit broad soul
  2. Proverbs 28:25 Lit be made fat

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 (A)Trembling before man [a]brings a snare,
But he who (B)trusts in Yahweh will be set securely on high.

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  1. Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives

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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