Trust in the Lord with all your heart,(A)
and do not rely on your own understanding;(B)
think about Him in all your ways,
and He will guide you on the right paths.[a](C)
Don’t consider yourself to be wise;(D)
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:6 Lit will make your paths straight

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
    and he will show you which path to take.

Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
    Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

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34 He mocks those who mock,
but gives grace to the humble.(A)

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34 The Lord mocks the mockers
    but is gracious to the humble.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 3:34 Greek version reads The Lord opposes the proud / but gives grace to the humble. Compare Jas 4:6; 1 Pet 5:5.