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
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
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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
New Living Translation
28 Trust in your money and down you go!
But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.
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
New Living Translation
20 Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
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
New Living Translation
24 The Lord directs our steps,
so why try to understand everything along the 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
New Living Translation
22 The wise conquer the city of the strong
and level the fortress in which they trust.
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
New Living Translation
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but the victory belongs to the Lord.
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
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
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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
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
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Footnotes
- 29.25 Or human fear
Proverbs 29:25
New Living Translation
25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
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
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
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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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