Proverbs 3:5-6
Modern English Version
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
New King James Version
5 (A)Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
(B)And lean not on your own understanding;
6 (C)In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall [a]direct your paths.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:6 Or make smooth or straight
Proverbs 11:28
Modern English Version
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will flourish as a branch.
Proverbs 11:28
New King James Version
Proverbs 16:20
Modern English Version
20 He who handles a matter wisely will find good,
and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:20
New King James Version
20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever (A)trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
Proverbs 20:24
Modern English Version
24 Man’s goings are of the Lord;
how can a man then understand his own way?
Proverbs 20:24
New King James Version
24 A man’s steps are of the Lord;
How then can a man understand his own way?
Proverbs 21:22
Modern English Version
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
and casts down the strength of its confidence.
Proverbs 21:22
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:22 Climbs over the walls of
Proverbs 21:31
Modern English Version
31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle,
but victory is of the Lord.
Proverbs 21:31
New King James Version
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But (A)deliverance is of the Lord.
Proverbs 22:17-19
Modern English Version
Thirty Sayings of the Wise
Saying One
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
and apply your heart to my knowledge;
18 for it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;
they will readily be fitted in your lips.
19 That your trust may be in the Lord,
I have made known to you this day, even to you.
Proverbs 22:17-19
New King James Version
Sayings of the Wise
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your heart to my knowledge;
18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you;
Let them all be fixed upon your lips,
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord;
I have instructed you today, even you.
Proverbs 28:25-26
Modern English Version
25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
but he who puts his trust in the Lord will prosper.
26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
but whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
Proverbs 28:25-26
New King James Version
25 (A)He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
(B)But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.
26 He who (C)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
Proverbs 29:25
Modern English Version
25 The fear of man brings a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe.
Proverbs 29:25
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 secure, lit. set on high
Proverbs 30:4-5
Modern English Version
4 Who has ascended up into heaven, or descended?
Who has gathered the wind in his fists?
Who has bound the waters in a garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is His name, and what is the name of His son,
if you know?
5 Every word of God is pure;
He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
Proverbs 30:4-5
New King James Version
4 (A)Who has ascended into heaven, or descended?
(B)Who has gathered the wind in His fists?
Who has bound the waters in a garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is His name, and what is His Son’s name,
If you know?
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:5 tested, refined, found pure
Proverbs 31:11
Modern English Version
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts in her,
so that he will have no lack of gain.
Proverbs 31:11
New King James Version
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
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