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Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart
And do not rely on your own insight or understanding.

[a]In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him,
And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].

Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away from evil.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:6 One of the ancient rabbis said that all the essence of the Torah (Law) depends on this verse.

(A)Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And (B)do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways (C)acknowledge Him,
And He will (D)make your paths straight.
(E)Do not be wise in your own eyes;
(F)Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

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34 
Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners,
Yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance].(A)

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34 Though (A)He scoffs at the scoffers,
Yet (B)He gives grace to the needy.

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