Proverbs 3:5-6

Old Testament 2 verses 27 words 9 with Strong's data
5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Key Terms Across Passage

direct

יָשַׁר yâshar

to be straight or even; figuratively, to be (causatively, to make) right, pleasant, prosperous

lean

שָׁעַן shâʻan

to support one's self

acknowledge

נָכַר nâkar

properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (w...

paths

אֹרַח ʼôrach

a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan

Trust

בָּטַח bâṭach

figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure

understanding

תָּבוּן tâbûwn

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

ways

דֶּרֶךְ derek

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

heart

לֵב lêb

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

LORD

יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Cross References for Passage

Psalm 37:5 817

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

Proverbs 28:26 539

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

Psalm 37:3 430

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

Psalm 62:8 412

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

Isaiah 12:2 320

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 37:7 300

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 3:7 263

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

Jeremiah 10:23 243

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

Proverbs 16:3 223

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Romans 12:16 202

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 125:1 197

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

Psalm 32:8 194

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Jeremiah 9:23 187

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 22:19 161

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

Philippians 4:6 155

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Job 13:15 151

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

Proverbs 23:4 142

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

Ephesians 1:12 129

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

Proverbs 16:9 118

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Isaiah 30:21 93

And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

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