Proverbs 3:5-8
Lexham English Bible
5 Trust Yahweh[a] with all your heart;
do not lean toward your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will straighten your paths.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear Yahweh and retreat from evil.
8 There shall be healing for your flesh,[b]
and refreshment for your body.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:5 Literally “trust toward Yahweh”
- Proverbs 3:8 Literally “navel”
Proverbs 3:5-8
World English Bible
5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart,
and don’t lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
7 Don’t be wise in your own eyes.
Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your body,
and nourishment to your bones.
Proverbs 14:12
Lexham English Bible
12 There is a way that seems upright to[a] a man,
but its end is the way of death.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:12 Literally “to the face of”
Proverbs 14:12
World English Bible
12 There is a way which seems right to a man,
but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 16:3
Lexham English Bible
3 Commit your work to Yahweh,
and your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:3
World English Bible
3 Commit your deeds to Yahweh,
and your plans shall succeed.
Proverbs 16:20
Lexham English Bible
20 He who is attentive to a matter will find goodness,
and he who trusts in Yahweh, his own happiness.
Proverbs 16:20
World English Bible
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.
Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
Proverbs 18:2
Lexham English Bible
2 A fool will not take pleasure in understanding,
but in expressing his heart.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:2 Or “mind”
Proverbs 18:2
World English Bible
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
but only in revealing his own opinion.
Proverbs 18:4
Lexham English Bible
4 Deep waters are words of the mouth of a man;
a gushing stream is a fountain of wisdom.
Proverbs 18:4
World English Bible
4 The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters.
The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
Proverbs 18:10
Lexham English Bible
10 A tower of strength is the name of Yahweh;
into him[a] the righteous will run and be safe.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:10 Or “it”
Proverbs 18:10
World English Bible
10 Yahweh’s name is a strong tower:
the righteous run to him, and are safe.
Proverbs 19:3
Lexham English Bible
3 As for the folly of humankind, its way leads to ruin,
and against Yahweh his heart[a] will rage.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:3 Or “mind”
Proverbs 19:3
World English Bible
3 The foolishness of man subverts his way;
his heart rages against Yahweh.
Proverbs 20:24
Lexham English Bible
24 Away from Yahweh are the steps of a strong man,
and how will humankind understand his ways?
Proverbs 20:24
World English Bible
24 A man’s steps are from Yahweh;
how then can man understand his way?
Proverbs 21:22
Lexham English Bible
22 To a city of warriors, the wise ascends,
and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.
Proverbs 21:22
World English Bible
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
and brings down the strength of its confidence.
Proverbs 26:12
Lexham English Bible
12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 26:12
World English Bible
12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 28:25-26
Lexham English Bible
25 The greedy person[a] will stir up strife,
but he who trusts in Yahweh will be enriched.
26 He who trusts in his own heart[b] is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be saved.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:25 Literally “wide soul”
- Proverbs 28:26 Or “mind,” or “sense”
Proverbs 28:25-26
World English Bible
25 One who is greedy stirs up strife;
but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
26 One who trusts in himself is a fool;
but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25
Lexham English Bible
25 The fear of a person will lay a snare,
but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.
Proverbs 29:25
World English Bible
25 The fear of man proves to be a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
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