Proverbs 3:5

Old Testament • 5 words with Strong's data

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."

Word-by-Word Analysis

בָּטַח

bâṭach

H982

figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure

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in the

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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with all thine

לֵב

lêb

H3820

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything

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and

שָׁעַן

shâʻan

H8172

to support one's self

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not unto thine own

תָּבוּן

tâbûwn

H8394

intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice

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Key Terms in This Verse

lean H8172

שָׁעַן shâʻan

to support one's self

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Trust H982

בָּטַח bâṭach

figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure

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understanding H8394

תָּבוּן tâbûwn

intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice

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heart H3820

לֵב lêb

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything

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LORD H3068

יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Cross References

Psalm 37:5 cross-reference

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Proverbs 28:26 cross-reference

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Psalm 37:3 cross-reference

Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Psalm 62:8 cross-reference

Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Isaiah 12:2 cross-reference

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

Psalm 37:7 cross-reference

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

Proverbs 3:7 cross-reference

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Jeremiah 10:23 cross-reference

O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Romans 12:16 cross-reference

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Psalm 125:1 cross-reference

They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

Jeremiah 9:23 cross-reference

Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

Proverbs 22:19 cross-reference

That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

Job 13:15 cross-reference

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

Proverbs 23:4 cross-reference

Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

Ephesians 1:12 cross-reference

That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

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