Proverbs 3:5-6
World English Bible
5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart,
and don’t lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
International Standard Version
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not depend on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge[a] him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:6 Or know
Proverbs 11:28
World English Bible
28 He who trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Proverbs 11:28
International Standard Version
28 The person who trusts in his wealth will fall,
but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.
Proverbs 16:20
World English Bible
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.
Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
Proverbs 16:20
International Standard Version
20 Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers,
and anyone who trusts in the Lord is blessed.
Proverbs 20:24
World English Bible
24 A man’s steps are from Yahweh;
how then can man understand his way?
Proverbs 20:24
International Standard Version
24 A man’s steps are directed by the Lord;
how then can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 21:22
World English Bible
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
and brings down the strength of its confidence.
Proverbs 21:22
International Standard Version
22 A wise man attacks the city of the mighty,
bringing down the fortress in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:31
World English Bible
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle;
but victory is with Yahweh.
Proverbs 21:31
International Standard Version
31 The horse may be prepared for the day of battle,
but to the Lord goes the victory.
Proverbs 22:17-19
World English Bible
17 Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise.
Apply your heart to my teaching.
18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you,
if all of them are ready on your lips.
19 I teach you today, even you,
So that your trust may be in Yahweh.
Proverbs 22:17-19
International Standard Version
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.
Proverbs 28:25-26
World English Bible
25 One who is greedy stirs up strife;
but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
26 One who trusts in himself is a fool;
but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
Proverbs 28:25-26
International Standard Version
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:25 Or greedy
Proverbs 29:25
World English Bible
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25
International Standard Version
25 Fearing any human being is a trap,
but confiding in the Lord keeps anyone safe.
Proverbs 30:4-5
World English Bible
4 Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended?
Who has gathered the wind in his fists?
Who has bound the waters in his garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is his name, and what is his son’s name, if you know?
5 “Every word of God is flawless.
He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:4-5
International Standard Version
4 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!
5 Everything God says is pure;
he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 31:11
World English Bible
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her.
He shall have no lack of gain.
Proverbs 31:11
International Standard Version
11 Her husband has full confidence in her;
as a result, he lacks nothing of value.
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