Proverbs 3:5-6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,(A)
and do not rely on your own understanding;(B)
6 think about Him in all your ways,
and He will guide you on the right paths.[a](C)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:6 Lit will make your paths straight
Proverbs 3:5-6
Common English Bible
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
don’t rely on your own intelligence.
6 Know him in all your paths,
and he will keep your ways straight.
Proverbs 11:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 11:28
Common English Bible
28 Those who trust in their wealth will wither,
but the righteous will thrive like leafy trees.
Proverbs 16:20
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)
Proverbs 16:20
Common English Bible
20 Those with insight find prosperity;
those who trust the Lord are blessed.
Proverbs 20:24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
24 A man’s steps are determined by the Lord,(A)
so how can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 20:24
Common English Bible
24 A person’s steps are from the Lord;
how then can people understand their path?
Proverbs 21:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.(A)
Proverbs 21:22
Common English Bible
22 A wise person fought a city of warriors
and brought down the stronghold in which they felt safe.
Proverbs 21:31
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 21:31
Common English Bible
31 A horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory belongs to the Lord.
Proverbs 22:17-19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Words of the Wise
17 Listen closely,[a] pay attention to the words of the wise,(A)
and apply your mind to my knowledge.
18 For it is pleasing if you keep them within you
and if[b] they are constantly on your lips.
19 I have instructed you today—even you—
so that your confidence may be in the Lord.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:17 Lit Stretch out your ear
- Proverbs 22:18 Or you; let them be, or you, so that
Proverbs 22:17-19
Common English Bible
Thirty sayings of the wise
17 Turn your ear and hear the words of the wise;
focus your mind on my knowledge.
18 It will be pleasant if you keep the words in you,
if you have them ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust will be in the Lord,
I’m teaching you today—yes, you.
Proverbs 28:25-26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:26 Lit his heart
Proverbs 28:25-26
Common English Bible
25 Greedy people stir up conflict,
but those who trust the Lord become prosperous.
26 Those who trust in their own reasoning are fools,
but those who walk in wisdom will be kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 Lit raised high
Proverbs 29:25
Common English Bible
25 People are trapped by their fear of others;
those who trust the Lord are secure.
Proverbs 30:4-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down?(A)
Who has gathered the wind in His hands?
Who has bound up the waters in a cloak?(B)
Who has established all the ends of the earth?(C)
What is His name,
and what is the name of His Son—
if you know?(D)
5 Every word of God is pure;[a](E)
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.(F)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:5 Lit refined
Proverbs 30:4-5
Common English Bible
4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down?
Who has gathered the wind by the handful?
Who has bound up the waters in a garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is this person’s name and the name of this person’s child—
if you know it?
5 All God’s words are tried and true;
a shield for those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 31:11
Holman Christian Standard Bible
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will not lack anything good.
Proverbs 31:11
Common English Bible
11 Her husband entrusts his heart to her,
and with her he will have all he needs.
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