Proverbs 3:5-8
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own insight.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
7 Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your flesh[a]
and refreshment[b] to your bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:8 Heb navel
- Proverbs 3:8 Or medicine
Proverbs 14:12
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12 There is a way which seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:12 Heb ways of death
Proverbs 16:3
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3 Commit your work to the Lord,
and your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:20
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20 He who gives heed to the word will prosper,
and happy is he who trusts in the Lord.
Proverbs 18:2
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2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing his opinion.
Proverbs 18:4
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4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.
Proverbs 18:10
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10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
Proverbs 19:3
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3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin,
his heart rages against the Lord.
Proverbs 20:24
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24 A man’s steps are ordered by the Lord;
how then can man understand his way?
Proverbs 21:22
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22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty
and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
Proverbs 26:12
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12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 28:25-26
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25 A greedy man stirs up strife,
but he who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.
26 He who trusts in his own mind is a fool;
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Proverbs 29:25
Revised Standard Version
25 The fear of man lays a snare,
but he who trusts in the Lord is safe.
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