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Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.

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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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Footnotes

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

28 Whoever trusts his wealth will fall,
but righteous people will flourish like green plants.

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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.

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20 Whoever gives careful consideration to a matter[a] will succeed,
and the person who trusts the Lord will be blessed.

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  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or to a word or to God’s word

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

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24 The steps a man takes come from the Lord,
so how can anyone understand his own way?

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

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22 A wise man can climb up to a city full of warriors
and pull down the strong defenses in which they trust.

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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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31 A horse is made ready for a day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.

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31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
    but to Yahweh belongs the victory.

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Sayings of the Wise

17 Open your ears and listen to the words of the wise,
and set your heart on the knowledge that I offer,
18 for it is pleasant when you keep my words deep within you,[a]
and you have them ready on your lips.
19 Today I make my words known to you—yes, to you,
so that your trust will be in the Lord.

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  1. Proverbs 22:18 Literally in your belly

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”

25 A greedy person stirs up strife,
but a person who trusts in the Lord will prosper.
26 A person who trusts in his own ideas is a fool,
but a person who walks in wisdom will be kept safe.

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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 Being afraid of a man sets a trap,
but a person who trusts in the Lord will be secure.

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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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Who has gone up to heaven and come down?
Who has gathered the wind in the palms of his hands?
Who has wrapped the water in a garment?
Who has set up all the ends of the earth?
What is his name and the name of his son?
Tell me if you know!

Every word of God has been refined.
He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

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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”

11 Her husband’s heart trusts her,
and he never lacks wealth.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 31:11 The Hebrew word translated wealth usually refers to loot or spoils of war, not to regular income. Perhaps it highlights her strenuous effort.

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”