Trust in the Lord with all your heart,(A)
and do not rely on your own understanding;(B)
in all your ways know him,
and he will make your paths straight.(C)
Don’t be wise in your own eyes;(D)
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.(E)
This will be healing for your body[a](F)
and strengthening for your bones.(G)

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  1. 3:8 Lit navel

Trust in the Lord(A) with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths(B) straight.[a](C)

Do not be wise in your own eyes;(D)
    fear the Lord(E) and shun evil.(F)
This will bring health to your body(G)
    and nourishment to your bones.(H)

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  1. Proverbs 3:6 Or will direct your paths

12 There is a way that seems right to a person,(A)
but its end is the way to death.(B)

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12 There is a way that appears to be right,(A)
    but in the end it leads to death.(B)

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Commit your activities to the Lord,
and your plans will be established.(A)

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Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
    and he will establish your plans.(A)

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20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)

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20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,[a](A)
    and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or whoever speaks prudently finds what is good

A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.[a](A)

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  1. 18:2 Lit to uncover his heart

Fools find no pleasure in understanding
    but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)

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The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,(A)
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.[a]

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  1. 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river

The words of the mouth are deep waters,(A)
    but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

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10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;(A)
the righteous run to it and are protected.[a](B)

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  1. 18:10 Lit raised high

10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;(A)
    the righteous run to it and are safe.(B)

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A person’s own foolishness leads him astray,
yet his heart rages against the Lord.(A)

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A person’s own folly(A) leads to their ruin,
    yet their heart rages against the Lord.(B)

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24 Even a courageous person’s steps are determined by the Lord,(A)
so how can anyone understand his own way?

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24 A person’s steps are directed(A) by the Lord.(B)
    How then can anyone understand their own way?(C)

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22 A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.(A)

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22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty(A)
    and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

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12 Do you see a person who is wise in his own eyes?(A)
There is more hope for a fool than for him.(B)

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12 Do you see a person wise in their own eyes?(A)
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.(B)

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25 A greedy person stirs up conflict,(A)
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.(B)

26 The one who trusts in himself[a] is a fool,
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.(C)

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  1. 28:26 Lit his heart

25 The greedy stir up conflict,(A)
    but those who trust in the Lord(B) will prosper.

26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,(C)
    but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.(D)

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25 The fear of mankind is a snare,(A)
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.[a](B)

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  1. 29:25 Lit raised high

25 Fear(A) of man will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord(B) is kept safe.(C)

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