Proverbs 3:6

“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

King James Version (KJV)

Proverbs 3:6 Context

³Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 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. ⁹Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

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Other Translations for Proverbs 3:6

In all thy wayes acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy pathes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.
- American Standard Version (1901)

In all your ways give ear to him, and he will make straight your footsteps.
- Basic English Bible

in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will make plain thy paths.
- Darby Bible

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he will direct thy paths.
- Webster's Bible

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
- World English Bible

In all thy ways know thou Him, And He doth make straight thy paths.
- Youngs Literal Bible

In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct thy paths.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 3:6

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 3:6

3:4 Understanding - Whereby to know thy duty, and to discern between good and evil. Of God - Grace or favour with God, and that understanding which is good in God's sight.

3:5 Trust - Wholly rely upon God's promises and providences. Lean not - Under this one kind of carnal confidence, he understands all other confidence in bodily strength, wealth, or friends.

3:8 Navel - To thy body, which is signified by one part of it. Marrow - Which is the nourishment and strength of the bones.

Discussion for Proverbs 3

7 months ago

P.john on Proverbs 3:6

its good to learn

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5 years ago

MockingBird on Proverbs 3:6

As I acknowledge my Lord God in all that I put my hand unto : To recognize and make sure that the way I take will be the best way that He has ordered for me : To acknowledge that if it is the wrong way : To turn around and go the direction that he has mapped out for me.

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5 years ago

Olabode on Proverbs 3:6

In all areas of our lives,we should absolutely trust and have confidence in him and he would make our ways prosperous.

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6 years ago

Eva Petrus on Proverbs 3:6

Letting God know of your plans planned out for the next day enables you to let God help you in all that you need in this way you are telling him that you trust him and need him in every aspect of your life.

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6 years ago

Rhonda Minnis on Proverbs 3:6

This book has help me to put all my trust on God more.

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6 years ago

Ruben on Proverbs 3:6

This scripture puts all everything into perspective. We are invaded by noise, muchness and hurryness that not acknowledging Him leave us helpless.

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6 years ago

Alvis on Proverbs 3:6

In the URL that led to this page, I read that "all " means everything. If "all " means everything or in another case of "everybody " then there is a problem with salvation coming to pass. The phrase "for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God ", cannot mean everyone, for if it be so, then, how did the gospel ever come about since everyone or all were sinning?

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6 years ago

Shay on Proverbs 3:6

So the day to day decisions we make in life should reflect our trust in Jehovah. When problems arise, we should not despair, panic, or resist Jehovah God guidance.

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7 years ago

Adekunle olusoji on Proverbs 3:6

All God is interested in all aspect of your life. Not just your spiritual life, but your secular as well. Your ways it implies that you must begin a doing, a going, a vision, a purpose or something that is in line with God 's divine agenda for our local community and globally. Then, as we pray to acknowledge him, he directs us. Because you have just started what he has finished.

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7 years ago

AJ on Proverbs 3:6

In everything that we do, make sure that GOD is visually present and recognizable. His love, grace, beauty, power, glory should be revealed seen and heard in our daily walk and work.

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