Proverbs 3:5-8
New Living Translation
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.
7 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 Then you will have healing for your body
and strength for your bones.
Proverbs 3:5-8
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.
7 Do not be wise in your own opinion.
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 This will bring healing to your body,
and refreshment to your bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:6 Or know
Proverbs 14:12
New Living Translation
12 There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.
Proverbs 14:12
International Standard Version
12 There is a pathway that seems right to a man,
but in the end it’s a road to death.
Proverbs 16:3
New Living Translation
3 Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
International Standard Version
3 Entrust your work to the Lord,
and your planning will succeed.
Proverbs 16:20
New Living Translation
20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
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 18:2
New Living Translation
2 Fools have no interest in understanding;
they only want to air their own opinions.
Proverbs 18:2
International Standard Version
2 A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand,
for he would rather express his own opinion.
Proverbs 18:4
New Living Translation
4 Wise words are like deep waters;
wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
Proverbs 18:4
International Standard Version
4 The words a man says are as deep waters—
a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
Proverbs 18:10
New Living Translation
10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10
International Standard Version
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:10 The Heb. lacks above the danger
Proverbs 19:3
New Living Translation
3 People ruin their lives by their own foolishness
and then are angry at the Lord.
Proverbs 19:3
International Standard Version
3 A man’s foolishness ruins his life,[a]
yet his heart rages against the Lord.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:3 Lit. way
Proverbs 20:24
New Living Translation
24 The Lord directs our steps,
so why try to understand everything along the 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
New Living Translation
22 The wise conquer the city of the strong
and level the fortress in which they trust.
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 26:12
New Living Translation
12 There is more hope for fools
than for people who think they are wise.
Proverbs 26:12
International Standard Version
12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion?
There’s more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 28:25-26
New Living Translation
25 Greed causes fighting;
trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.
26 Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
but anyone who walks in wisdom is 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
New Living Translation
25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
Proverbs 29:25
International Standard Version
25 Fearing any human being is a trap,
but confiding in the Lord keeps anyone safe.
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