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Proverbs 3:5–7

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¶ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
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From verse 5

  1. Psalms 37:5Rank 1 from verse 5
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    5Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

  2. Jeremiah 17:7–8Rank 2 from verse 5
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    7Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.

    8For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.

  3. Proverbs 28:26Rank 3 from verse 5
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    26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

  4. Psalms 37:3Rank 4 from verse 5
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    3Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

  5. Psalms 62:8Rank 5 from verse 5
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    8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

From verse 6

  1. Proverbs 16:3Rank 1 from verse 6
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    3Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

  2. Psalms 32:8Rank 2 from verse 6
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    8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

  3. Philippians 4:6Rank 3 from verse 6
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    6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

  4. Proverbs 16:9Rank 4 from verse 6
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    9A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

  5. Jeremiah 10:23Rank 5 from verse 6
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    23¶ O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

From verse 7

  1. Job 28:28Rank 1 from verse 7
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    28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

  2. Romans 12:16Rank 2 from verse 7
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    16Be 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.

  3. Proverbs 26:12Rank 3 from verse 7
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    12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

  4. Proverbs 16:6Rank 4 from verse 7
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    6By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

  5. Job 1:1Rank 5 from verse 7
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    1THERE was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.

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Proverbs 3:5

COMBINED MEANING

trust

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Sense 1: Confidence or reliance placed in a person or thing. Sense 2: To rely upon, confide in, or place confidence in. Sense 3: Something committed to another's care or charge.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lean

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Sense 1: Thin, spare, poor, meagre, or lacking richness and abundance. Sense 2: To rest, incline, or bear weight upon a support. Sense 3: By figure, to depend, trust, or rely upon someone or something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 3:6

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

acknowledge

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To own, avow, admit, or recognize as true; to confess; to regard or receive with approval or respect; to recognize a person, relationship, or benefit.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

direct

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Sense 1: To guide, order, or point. Sense 2: Straight, right, or immediate. Sense 3: To instruct or teach.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

paths

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1. Figuratively, ways or courses of conduct, action, or direction. 2. Tracks, roads, routes, or ways of passage or travel.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 3:7

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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depart

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1. To leave, go away, or move from a place or person. 2. To cease to remain, be removed, disappear, or pass away. 3. To turn or separate from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. To leave earthly life or this world.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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3:5¶ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

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3:6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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3:7¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

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3:8It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

3:9Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

3:10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

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