Proverbs 3:5-6
Christian Standard Bible
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,(A)
and do not rely on your own understanding;(B)
6 in all your ways know him,
and he will make your paths straight.(C)
Proverbs 3:5-6
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.
Proverbs 11:28
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 11:28
New Living Translation
28 Trust in your money and down you go!
But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.
Proverbs 16:20
Christian Standard Bible
20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)
Proverbs 16:20
New Living Translation
20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
Proverbs 20:24
Christian Standard Bible
24 Even a courageous person’s steps are determined by the Lord,(A)
so how can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 20:24
New Living Translation
24 The Lord directs our steps,
so why try to understand everything along the way?
Proverbs 21:22
Christian Standard Bible
22 A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.(A)
Proverbs 21:22
New Living Translation
22 The wise conquer the city of the strong
and level the fortress in which they trust.
Proverbs 21:31
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 21:31
New Living Translation
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.
Proverbs 22:17-19
Christian Standard Bible
Words of the Wise
17 Listen closely,[a] pay attention to the words of the wise,(A)
and apply your mind to my knowledge.
18 For it is pleasing if you keep them within you
and if they are[b] constantly on your lips.
19 I have instructed you today—even you—
so that your confidence may be in the Lord.
Proverbs 22:17-19
New Living Translation
Sayings of the Wise
17 Listen to the words of the wise;
apply your heart to my instruction.
18 For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart
and always ready on your lips.
19 I am teaching you today—yes, you—
so you will trust in the Lord.
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 29:25
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 29:25 Lit raised high
Proverbs 29:25
New Living Translation
25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
Proverbs 30:4-5
Christian Standard Bible
4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down?(A)
Who has gathered the wind in his hands?
Who has bound up the waters in a cloak?(B)
Who has established all the ends of the earth?(C)
What is his name,
and what is the name of his son—
if you know?(D)
5 Every word of God is pure;[a](E)
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.(F)
Footnotes
- 30:5 Lit refined
Proverbs 30:4-5
New Living Translation
4 Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down?
Who holds the wind in his fists?
Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak?
Who has created the whole wide world?
What is his name—and his son’s name?
Tell me if you know!
5 Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
Proverbs 31:11
Christian Standard Bible
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will not lack anything good.
Proverbs 31:11
New Living Translation
11 Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
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