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

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  1. Proverbs 3:6 Or know

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

28 The person who trusts in his wealth will fall,
    but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.

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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 listens to a word of instruction prospers,
    and anyone who trusts in the Lord is blessed.

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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 A man’s steps are directed by the Lord;
    how then 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 attacks the city of the mighty,
    bringing down the fortress 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 The horse may be prepared for the day of battle,
    but to the Lord goes the victory.

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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 Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise,
    and apply your heart to my teaching,
18 for it is pleasant when you treasure them within you
    and have them ready on your lips.
19 As a result, your trust will be in the Lord,
    that’s why I’m teaching you today, even you.

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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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Footnotes

  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 An arrogant[a] man stirs up dissension,
    but anyone who trusts in the Lord prospers.

26 Whoever trusts in himself is foolish,
    but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.

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  1. Proverbs 28:25 Or greedy

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 Fearing any human being is a trap,
    but confiding in the Lord keeps anyone safe.

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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 ascended to heaven,
    and then descended?
        Who has collected the wind in his hands?
Who has wrapped up waters in a garment?
    Who has established all the farthest points of the earth?
What is his name,
    and what is his son’s name?
        Surely you know!

Everything God says is pure;
    he is a shield for 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 has full confidence in her;
    as a result, he lacks nothing of value.

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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”