Proverbs 3:5

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.”

— WEB

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

— KJV

“Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:”

— ASV

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Psalms 37:5 "Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:"
Jeremiah 17:7-8 "“Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose confidence is in Yahweh."
Proverbs 28:26 "One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe."
Psalms 37:3 "Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture."
Psalms 62:8 "Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us. Selah."
Isaiah 26:3-4 "You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you."
Isaiah 12:2 "Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvati…"
Psalms 37:7 "Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots …"

Commentary

Trust . . . heart--This is the center and marrow of true wisdom (Pro 22:19; Pro 28:25). The positive duty has its corresponding negation in the admonition against self-confidence.

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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