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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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Trust Yahweh[a] with all your heart;
    do not lean toward your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will straighten your paths.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
    fear Yahweh and retreat from evil.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 3:5 Literally “trust toward Yahweh”

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.

34 With those who scorn, he is scornful,
    but to those who are humble, he gives favor.

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