Proverbs 3:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
Trust in the LORD with all yours heart; and lean not unto yours own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
Proverbs 3:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
Proverbs 3:5 (BSB)
Context of Proverbs 3:5
Proverbs is a collection of short wise sayings, many linked to Solomon. Chapter 3 belongs to the opening section (chapters 1 to 9), where a father urges his son to hold on to wisdom. Verses 5 and 6 are a pair, and the second finishes the thought.
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Questions about Proverbs 3:5
What does Proverbs 3:5 say?
Proverbs 3:5 in modern King James wording reads: "Trust in the LORD with all yours heart; and lean not unto yours own understanding."
Where is Proverbs 3:5 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 3:5 is verse 5 of chapter 3 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
What is the context of Proverbs 3:5?
Proverbs is a collection of short wise sayings, many linked to Solomon. Chapter 3 belongs to the opening section (chapters 1 to 9), where a father urges his son to hold on to wisdom. Verses 5 and 6 are a pair, and the second finishes the thought.