Bible verse

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

Proverbs 3:5 · BSB

Proverbs 3:5 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 3.

1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;

2 for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.

3 Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

4 Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

8 This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.

9 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest;

Read all of Proverbs 3

Proverbs 3:5 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not upon thine own understanding:

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