Proverbs 3:5-6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,(A)
and do not rely on your own understanding;(B)
6 think about Him in all your ways,
and He will guide you on the right paths.[a](C)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:6 Lit will make your paths straight
Proverbs 3:5-6
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:6 Or know
Proverbs 11:28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 11:28
International Standard Version
28 The person who trusts in his wealth will fall,
but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.
Proverbs 16:20
Holman 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
International Standard Version
20 Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers,
and anyone who trusts in the Lord is blessed.
Proverbs 20:24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
24 A man’s steps are determined by the Lord,(A)
so how can anyone understand his own 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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.(A)
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 21:31
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 21:31
International Standard Version
31 The horse may be prepared for the day of battle,
but to the Lord goes the victory.
Proverbs 22:17-19
Holman 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[b] they are constantly on your lips.
19 I have instructed you today—even you—
so that your confidence may be in the Lord.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:17 Lit Stretch out your ear
- Proverbs 22:18 Or you; let them be, or you, so that
Proverbs 22:17-19
International Standard Version
Sayings of the Wise
17 Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise,
and apply your heart to my teaching,
18 for it is pleasant when you treasure them within you
and have them ready on your lips.
19 As a result, your trust will be in the Lord,
that’s why I’m teaching you today, even you.
Proverbs 28:25-26
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:26 Lit his heart
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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 Lit raised high
Proverbs 29:25
International Standard Version
25 Fearing any human being is a trap,
but confiding in the Lord keeps anyone safe.
Proverbs 30:4-5
Holman 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
- Proverbs 30:5 Lit refined
Proverbs 30:4-5
International Standard Version
4 Who has ascended to heaven,
and then descended?
Who has collected the wind in his hands?
Who has wrapped up waters in a garment?
Who has established all the farthest points of the earth?
What is his name,
and what is his son’s name?
Surely you know!
5 Everything God says is pure;
he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 31:11
Holman Christian Standard Bible
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will not lack anything good.
Proverbs 31:11
International Standard Version
11 Her husband has full confidence in her;
as a result, he lacks nothing of value.
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