Proverbs 3:5-8
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own insight.(A)
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.(B)
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.(C)
8 It will be a healing for your flesh
and a refreshment for your body.(D)
Proverbs 14:12
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- 14.12 Heb ways of death
Proverbs 16:3
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3 Commit your work to the Lord,
and your plans will be established.(A)
Proverbs 16:20
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20 Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper,
and happy are those who trust in the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 18:2
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2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing personal opinion.(A)
Proverbs 18:4
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4 The words of the mouth are deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.(A)
Proverbs 18:10
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10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run into it and are safe.(A)
Proverbs 19:3
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3 One’s own folly leads to ruin,
yet the heart rages against the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 20:24
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24 All our steps are ordered by the Lord;
how then can we understand our own ways?(A)
Proverbs 21:22
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22 One wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.(A)
Proverbs 26:12
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12 Do you see people wise in their own eyes?
There is more hope for fools than for them.(A)
Proverbs 28:25-26
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25 The greedy person stirs up strife,
but whoever trusts in the Lord will be enriched.(A)
26 Those who trust in their own wits are fools,
but those who walk in wisdom come through safely.
Proverbs 29:25
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Footnotes
- 29.25 Or human fear
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