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Proverbs 3:5-7 The Benefits of Wisdom

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 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.

Cross References for Proverbs 3:5-7

Psalms 146:3-5 - Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. Click to read the verse Psalms 146:3-5 Click to read the verse Psalms 146:3-5

Isaiah 26:3-4 - You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:3-4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:3-4

Psalms 37:5 - Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: Click to read the verse Psalms 37:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:5

Psalms 37:3 - Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:3

Isaiah 12:2 - Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:2

Jeremiah 13:2 - So I bought a belt, as the Lord directed, and put it around my waist. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:2

Jeremiah 9:23 - This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast o... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:23 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:23

1 Corinthians 3:18-20 - Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:18-20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Deuteronomy 6:6 - These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:6

Proverbs 3:7 - Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:7

Proverbs 28:26 - He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:26

Proverbs 22:19 - So that your trust may be in the Lord, I teach you today, even you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:19

Judges 21:25 - In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. Click to read the verse Judges 21:25 Click to read the verse Judges 21:25

1 Kings 17:5 - So he did what the Lord had told him. He went to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, and sta... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:5 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:5

Psalms 115:9-11 - O house of Israel, trust in the Lord— he is their help and shield. Click to read the verse Psalms 115:9-11 Click to read the verse Psalms 115:9-11

Jeremiah 10:23 - Jeremiah’s Prayer I know, O Lord, that a man’s life is not his own; it is not for man to direct... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:23 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:23

Psalms 62:8 - Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 62:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 62:8

Ephesians 1:12 - in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:12 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:12

Psalms 37:7 - Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways... Click to read the verse Psalms 37:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:7

Job 13:15 - Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. Click to read the verse Job 13:15 Click to read the verse Job 13:15

1 Corinthians 8:1-2 - Food Sacrificed to Idols Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowle... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:1-2

Jeremiah 17:7-8 - “But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:7-8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:7-8

Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of l... Click to read the verse Romans 12:16 Click to read the verse Romans 12:16

1 Corinthians 3:18 - Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:18 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:18

Psalms 125:1 - Psalm 125 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be s... Click to read the verse Psalms 125:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 125:1

Proverbs 23:4 - Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:4