Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV
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 shall direct your paths.
Other Bible Translations
NIV
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
KJV
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.-Proverbs 3:5-6
ESV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
NLT
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6
CSB
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
NASB
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
NIRV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding.
In all your ways obey him. Then he will make your paths smooth and straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
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Proverbs 3:5-6 Meaning
One thing many of us struggle with is the tendency to cry out to God in moments of hardship, asking, “Why, Lord? Why is this happening to me?” We often fail to acknowledge that we can get ourselves entangled in difficult situations by acting without first seeking God’s guidance.
We enter relationships without asking God if they are His plan for us. We accept jobs without consulting Him on whether that is where He wants us to be. We make decisions based on our limited understanding, and when things take a wrong turn, we find ourselves questioning Him: “Why, Lord?”
Solomon, known as one of the wisest kings in the Bible, offers this sage advice in Proverbs 3:5-6. He encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and not to lean on our own understanding. Instead, we are to acknowledge Him in all our ways so that He can direct our paths.
This advice from Solomon is timeless and still applies to us today. Trusting God wholeheartedly means surrendering control and allowing Him to shape our decisions. It means seeking His will before taking action, knowing that His wisdom far surpasses our own. When we commit our ways to Him, He removes obstacles, aligns us with His purpose, and leads us on paths that are smooth and straight.
Leaning on God brings peace and clarity. It’s an act of faith that acknowledges His sovereignty and goodness. By trusting Him and seeking His guidance in every area of our lives, we can rest assured that He will guide us in the way we should go.
So the next time you find yourself about to make a decision, take time to seek God’s counsel because all it takes is one decision to alter the course of your life.
Prayer
Thank You, Father, for bringing Your word to me today. I pray that You help me lean on You, trusting You with all my heart. Guide me away from relying on my own limited understanding, and instead, grant me the faith to follow You wholeheartedly.
Lead me in everything I do. Teach me the right way to do things and fill my heart with wisdom. Direct my steps onto paths that align with Your purpose for my life, and make my paths smooth and straight. Clear away anything harmful or distracting, so I may walk closely with You, growing in love and obedience every day.
Amen.
