Proverbs 3:5-6
New Living Translation
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.
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
New Living Translation
28 Trust in your money and down you go!
But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.
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
New Living Translation
20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
Proverbs 16:20
Common English Bible
20 Those with insight find prosperity;
those who trust the Lord are blessed.
Proverbs 20:24
New Living Translation
24 The Lord directs our steps,
so why try to understand everything along the 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
New Living Translation
22 The wise conquer the city of the strong
and level the fortress in which they trust.
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
New Living Translation
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.
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
New Living Translation
Sayings of the Wise
17 Listen to the words of the wise;
apply your heart to my instruction.
18 For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart
and always ready on your lips.
19 I am teaching you today—yes, you—
so you will trust in the Lord.
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
New Living Translation
25 Greed causes fighting;
trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.
26 Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
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
New Living Translation
25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
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
New Living Translation
4 Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down?
Who holds the wind in his fists?
Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak?
Who has created the whole wide world?
What is his name—and his son’s name?
Tell me if you know!
5 Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
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
New Living Translation
11 Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
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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