Proverbs 3:5-6
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own insight.(A)
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.(B)
Proverbs 3:5-6
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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 11:28
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28 Those who trust in their riches will wither,[a]
but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.(A)
Footnotes
- 11.28 Cn: Heb fall
Proverbs 11:28
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Proverbs 16:20
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20 Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper,
and happy are those who trust in the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 16:20
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20 The one who understands a matter finds success,(A)
and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.(B)
Proverbs 20:24
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24 All our steps are ordered by the Lord;
how then can we understand our own ways?(A)
Proverbs 20:24
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24 A man’s steps are determined by the Lord,(A)
so how can anyone understand his own way?
Proverbs 21:22
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22 One wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.(A)
Proverbs 21:22
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22 A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.(A)
Proverbs 21:31
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31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 21:31
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Proverbs 22:17-19
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Sayings of the Wise
17 The words of the wise:
Incline your ear and hear my words[a]
and apply your mind to my teaching,
18 for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,
if all of them are ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord,
I have made them known to you today, yes, to you.(A)
Footnotes
- 22.17 Cn Compare Gk: Heb Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise
Proverbs 22:17-19
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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 28:25-26
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25 The greedy person stirs up strife,
but whoever trusts in the Lord will be enriched.(A)
26 Those who trust in their own wits are fools,
but those who walk in wisdom come through safely.
Proverbs 28:25-26
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:26 Lit his heart
Proverbs 29:25
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Footnotes
- 29.25 Or human fear
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 Lit raised high
Proverbs 30:4-5
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4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down?
Who has gathered the wind in the hollow of the hand?
Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is the person’s name?
And what is the name of the person’s child?
Surely you know!(A)
5 Every word of God proves true;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.(B)
Proverbs 30:4-5
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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 31:11
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11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
Proverbs 31:11
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11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will not lack anything good.
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