Proverbs 3:5-8
Authorized (King James) Version
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.
7 Be not wise in thine own eyes:
fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
8 It shall be health to thy navel,
and marrow to thy bones.
Proverbs 3:5-8
New King James Version
5 (A)Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
(B)And lean not on your own understanding;
6 (C)In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall [a]direct your paths.
7 Do not be wise in your own (D)eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your [b]flesh,
And (E)strength[c] to your bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:6 Or make smooth or straight
- Proverbs 3:8 Body, lit. navel
- Proverbs 3:8 Lit. drink
Proverbs 14:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man,
but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 14:12
New King James Version
Proverbs 16:3
Authorized (King James) Version
3 Commit thy works unto the Lord,
and thy thoughts shall be established.
Proverbs 16:3
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:3 Lit. Roll
Proverbs 16:20
Authorized (King James) Version
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:
and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:20
New King James Version
20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever (A)trusts in the Lord, happy is he.
Proverbs 18:2
Authorized (King James) Version
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,
but that his heart may discover itself.
Proverbs 18:2
New King James Version
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his (A)own heart.
Proverbs 18:4
Authorized (King James) Version
4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters,
and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
Proverbs 18:4
New King James Version
Proverbs 18:10
Authorized (King James) Version
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower:
the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Proverbs 18:10
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:10 secure, lit. set on high
Proverbs 19:3
Authorized (King James) Version
3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way:
and his heart fretteth against the Lord.
Proverbs 19:3
New King James Version
3 The foolishness of a man twists his way,
And his heart frets against the Lord.
Proverbs 20:24
Authorized (King James) Version
24 Man’s goings are of the Lord;
how can a man then understand his own way?
Proverbs 20:24
New King James Version
24 A man’s steps are of the Lord;
How then can a man understand his own way?
Proverbs 21:22
Authorized (King James) Version
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty,
and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Proverbs 21:22
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:22 Climbs over the walls of
Proverbs 26:12
Authorized (King James) Version
12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit?
there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Proverbs 26:12
New King James Version
12 (A)Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 28:25-26
Authorized (King James) Version
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife:
but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool:
but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Proverbs 28:25-26
New King James Version
25 (A)He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
(B)But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.
26 He who (C)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
Proverbs 29:25
Authorized (King James) Version
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare:
but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
Proverbs 29:25
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:25 secure, lit. set on high
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