Proverbs 3:6
King James Version
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:6 in context
4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
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.
7Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
8It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
What does Proverbs 3:6 mean?
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Cross-references
Other passages that echo or illuminate Proverbs 3:6.
- Proverbs 3:5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
- Psalm 32:8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
- Isaiah 30:21And 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.
- James 1:5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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