Proverbs 3:5-6
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Do not depend on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways obey him.
Then he will make your paths smooth and straight.
Proverbs 11:28
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28 Those who trust in their riches will fall.
But those who do right will be as healthy as a green leaf.
Proverbs 16:20
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20 If anyone pays attention to what they’re taught, they will succeed.
Blessed is the person who trusts in the Lord.
Proverbs 20:24
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24 The Lord directs a person’s steps.
So how can anyone understand their own way?
Proverbs 21:22
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22 A wise person can attack a strong city.
They can pull down the place of safety its people trust in.
Proverbs 21:31
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31 You can prepare a horse for the day of battle.
But the power to win comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 22:17-19
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30 Sayings of Wise People
Saying 1
17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of wise people.
Apply your heart to the sayings I teach.
18 It is pleasing when you keep them in your heart.
Have all of them ready on your lips.
19 You are the one I am teaching today.
That’s because I want you to trust in the Lord.
Proverbs 28:25-26
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25 People who always want more stir up conflict.
But those who trust in the Lord will succeed.
26 Those who trust in themselves are foolish.
But those who live wisely are kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25
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25 If you are afraid of people, it will trap you.
But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.
Proverbs 30:4-5
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4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down?
Whose hands have gathered up the wind?
Who has wrapped up the waters in a coat?
Who has set in place all the boundaries of the earth?
What is his name? What is his son’s name?
Surely you know!
5 “Every word of God is perfect.
He is like a shield to those who trust in him.
He keeps them safe.
Proverbs 31:11
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11 Her husband trusts her completely.
She gives him all the important things he needs.
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