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 3:5-8
Common English Bible
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
don’t rely on your own intelligence.
6 Know him in all your paths,
and he will keep your ways straight.
7 Don’t consider yourself wise.
Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 Then your body[a] will be healthy
and your bones strengthened.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:8 Heb navel
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 14:12
Common English Bible
12 There is a path that may seem straight to someone,
but in the end it is a path to death.
Proverbs 16:3
World English Bible
3 Commit your deeds to Yahweh,
and your plans shall succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
Common English Bible
3 Commit your work to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:20
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20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity.
Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
Proverbs 16:20
Common English Bible
20 Those with insight find prosperity;
those who trust the Lord are blessed.
Proverbs 18:2
World English Bible
2 A fool has no delight in understanding,
but only in revealing his own opinion.
Proverbs 18:2
Common English Bible
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing their opinion.
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 18:4
Common English Bible
4 The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,
a bubbling stream, a fountain of wisdom.
Proverbs 18:10
World English Bible
10 Yahweh’s name is a strong tower:
the righteous run to him, and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10
Common English Bible
10 The Lord’s name is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and find refuge.
Proverbs 19:3
World English Bible
3 The foolishness of man subverts his way;
his heart rages against Yahweh.
Proverbs 19:3
Common English Bible
3 People’s own folly corrupts their way,
but their hearts rage against the Lord.
Proverbs 20:24
World English Bible
24 A man’s steps are from Yahweh;
how then can man understand his way?
Proverbs 20:24
Common English Bible
24 A person’s steps are from the Lord;
how then can people understand their path?
Proverbs 21:22
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22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
and brings down the strength of its confidence.
Proverbs 21:22
Common English Bible
22 A wise person fought a city of warriors
and brought down the stronghold in which they felt safe.
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 26:12
Common English Bible
12 Do you see people who consider themselves wise?
There is more hope for a fool than for them.
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 28:25-26
Common English Bible
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.
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.
Proverbs 29:25
Common English Bible
25 People are trapped by their fear of others;
those who trust the Lord are secure.
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