Proverbs 3:5-6
New American Standard Bible
5 (A)Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And (B)do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways (C)acknowledge Him,
And He will (D)make your paths straight.
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
New American Standard Bible
28 One who (A)trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
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
New American Standard Bible
20 One who pays attention to the word will (A)find good,
And (B)blessed is one who trusts in the Lord.
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
New American Standard Bible
24 (A)A man’s steps are ordained by the Lord;
How then can a person understand his 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
New American Standard Bible
22 A (A)wise person scales the city of the mighty
And brings down the [a]stronghold in which they trust.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:22 Lit strength of trust
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
New American 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
New American Standard Bible
17 (A)Extend your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
18 For it will be (B)pleasant if you keep them within you,
[a]So that they may be ready on your lips.
19 So that your (C)trust may be in the Lord,
I have [b]taught you today, you indeed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:18 Lit They together
- Proverbs 22:19 Lit made you know
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 American Standard Bible
25 An [a]arrogant person (A)stirs up strife,
But one who (B)trusts in the Lord (C)will [b]prosper.
26 One who (D)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But one who walks wisely will flee to safety.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:25 Lit broad soul
- Proverbs 28:25 Lit be made fat
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
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 Lit gives
Proverbs 29:25
New Living Translation
25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
Proverbs 30:4-5
New American Standard Bible
4 Who has (A)ascended into heaven and descended?
Who has gathered the (B)wind in His fists?
Who has (C)wrapped the waters in [a]His garment?
Who has (D)established all the ends of the earth?
What is His (E)name or His [b]Son’s name?
Surely you know!
Footnotes
- Proverbs 30:4 Lit the
- Proverbs 30:4 Or son’s
- Proverbs 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
New American Standard Bible
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
Proverbs 31:11
New Living Translation
11 Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
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