Proverbs 3:5-6
Evangelical Heritage Version
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Lexham English Bible
5 Trust Yahweh[a] with all your heart;
do not lean toward your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will straighten your paths.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:5 Literally “trust toward Yahweh”
Proverbs 11:28
Evangelical Heritage Version
28 Whoever trusts his wealth will fall,
but righteous people will flourish like green plants.
Proverbs 11:28
Lexham English Bible
28 He who trusts in his wealth is he who will fall,
but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.
Proverbs 16:20
Evangelical Heritage Version
20 Whoever gives careful consideration to a matter[a] will succeed,
and the person who trusts the Lord will be blessed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:20 Or to a word or to God’s word
Proverbs 16:20
Lexham English Bible
20 He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness,
and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.
Proverbs 20:24
Evangelical Heritage Version
24 The steps a man takes come from the Lord,
so how can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 20:24
Lexham English Bible
24 Away from Yahweh are the steps of a strong man,
and how will humankind understand his ways?
Proverbs 21:22
Evangelical Heritage Version
22 A wise man can climb up to a city full of warriors
and pull down the strong defenses in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:22
Lexham English Bible
22 To a city of warriors, the wise ascends,
and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.
Proverbs 21:31
Evangelical Heritage Version
31 A horse is made ready for a day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.
Proverbs 21:31
Lexham English Bible
31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but to Yahweh belongs the victory.
Proverbs 22:17-19
Evangelical Heritage Version
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:18 Literally in your belly
Proverbs 22:17-19
Lexham English Bible
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:17 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 22:18 Literally “in your belly/womb”
- Proverbs 22:19 Literally “the day”
- Proverbs 22:19 Or “only”
Proverbs 28:25-26
Evangelical Heritage Version
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.
Proverbs 28:25-26
Lexham English Bible
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:25 Literally “wide soul”
- Proverbs 28:26 Or “mind,” or “sense”
Proverbs 29:25
Evangelical Heritage Version
25 Being afraid of a man sets a trap,
but a person who trusts in the Lord will be secure.
Proverbs 29:25
Lexham English Bible
25 The fear of a person will lay a snare,
but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.
Proverbs 30:4-5
Evangelical Heritage Version
4 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!
5 Every word of God has been refined.
He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:4-5
Lexham English Bible
4 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.
5 Every word of God is flawless;
he is a shield for him who takes refuge in him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:4 Hebrew “the”
Proverbs 31:11
Evangelical Heritage Version
11 Her husband’s heart trusts her,
and he never lacks wealth.[a]
Footnotes
- 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.
Proverbs 31:11
Lexham English Bible
11 The heart of her husband[a] trusts in her,
and gain he will not lack.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:11 Or “lord”
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