Trust in the Lord(A) with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths(B) straight.[a](C)

Do not be wise in your own eyes;(D)
    fear the Lord(E) and shun evil.(F)
This will bring health to your body(G)
    and nourishment to your bones.(H)

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  1. Proverbs 3:6 Or will direct your paths

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    don’t rely on your own intelligence.
Know him in all your paths,
    and he will keep your ways straight.
Don’t consider yourself wise.
    Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Then your body[a] will be healthy
    and your bones strengthened.

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  1. Proverbs 3:8 Heb navel

12 There is a way that appears to be right,(A)
    but in the end it leads to death.(B)

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12 There is a path that may seem straight to someone,
    but in the end it is a path to death.

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Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
    and he will establish your plans.(A)

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Commit your work to the Lord,
    and your plans will succeed.

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20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,[a](A)
    and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 16:20 Or whoever speaks prudently finds what is good

20 Those with insight find prosperity;
    those who trust the Lord are blessed.

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Fools find no pleasure in understanding
    but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)

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Fools find no pleasure in understanding,
    but only in expressing their opinion.

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The words of the mouth are deep waters,(A)
    but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

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The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,
    a bubbling stream, a fountain of wisdom.

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10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;(A)
    the righteous run to it and are safe.(B)

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10 The Lord’s name is a strong tower;
    the righteous run to it and find refuge.

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A person’s own folly(A) leads to their ruin,
    yet their heart rages against the Lord.(B)

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People’s own folly corrupts their way,
    but their hearts rage against the Lord.

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24 A person’s steps are directed(A) by the Lord.(B)
    How then can anyone understand their own way?(C)

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24 A person’s steps are from the Lord;
    how then can people understand their path?

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22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty(A)
    and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

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22 A wise person fought a city of warriors
    and brought down the stronghold in which they felt safe.

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12 Do you see a person wise in their own eyes?(A)
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.(B)

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12 Do you see people who consider themselves wise?
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.

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25 The greedy stir up conflict,(A)
    but those who trust in the Lord(B) will prosper.

26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,(C)
    but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.(D)

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25 Greedy people stir up conflict,
    but those who trust the Lord become prosperous.
26 Those who trust in their own reasoning are fools,
    but those who walk in wisdom will be kept safe.

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25 Fear(A) of man will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord(B) is kept safe.(C)

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25 People are trapped by their fear of others;
    those who trust the Lord are secure.

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