Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
— Proverbs 3:5
"In all thy ways acknowledge him" — the Bible's decision-making verses assume the acknowledger is already in motion, not waiting for a sign at the junction. The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Proverbs 3:5 to Psalms 119:105.
Quick answer: The best-known verse about decisions here is Proverbs 3:5: "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:6 follows close behind: "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Both are public-domain translations, shown in full on the cards below with a modern-English toggle.
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:6
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
Proverbs 15:22
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!
Proverbs 20:18
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2
For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
for by wise guidance you wage your war, and victory is in many advisors.
Proverbs 24:6
And 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.
and when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way. Walk in it.”
Isaiah 30:21
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2
If 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.
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
Psalms 16:7
What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
What man is he who fears Yahweh? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.
Psalms 25:12
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.
Psalms 32:8
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:
Psalms 37:5
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
Psalms 119:105
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