Proverbs 3:6

Proverbs 3:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
• New International Version (NIV)in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
• English Standard Version (ESV)In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
• New King James Version (NKJV)In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Context of Proverbs 3:6

4So find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man. 5Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart And do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way]. 7Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away from evil. 8It will be health to your body [your marrow, your nerves, your sinews, your muscles—all your inner parts] And refreshment (physical well-being) to your bones.

Proverbs 3:6 word by word

בְּכָל־דְּרָכֶ֥יךָ דָעֵ֑הוּ וְ֝ה֗וּא יְיַשֵּׁ֥ר אֹֽרְחֹתֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• In all thy waysדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
• acknowledgeיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• him, and he shall directיָשַׁרyâshar · to smoothH3474
• thy pathsאֹ֫רַח'ôrach · wayH734

Cross-references for Proverbs 3:6

• Proverbs 16:3Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him], And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].
• Proverbs 23:17Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation], But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day.
• 1 Samuel 4:11Also the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were killed.
• 1 Samuel 30:8David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this band [of raiders]? Will I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them, and you will certainly rescue [the captives].”
• 1 Chronicles 28:9“As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father [have personal knowledge of Him, be acquainted with, and understand Him; appreciate, heed, and cherish Him] and serve Him with a blameless heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and minds, and understands every intent and inclination of the thoughts. If you seek Him [inquiring for and of Him and requiring Him as your first and vital necessity] He will let you find Him; but if you abandon (turn away from) Him, He will reject you forever.
• Ezra 7:27Blessed be the Lord, the God of our fathers [said Ezra], who put such a thing as this in the king’s heart, to adorn and glorify the house of the Lord in Jerusalem,
• Ezra 8:22For I was ashamed to request troops and horsemen from the king to protect us from the enemy along the way, because we had told the king, “The hand of our God is favorable toward all those who seek Him, but His power and His anger are against all those who abandon (turn away from) Him.”
• Nehemiah 1:11Please, O Lord, let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant and the prayer of Your servants who delight to [reverently] fear Your Name [Your essence, Your nature, Your attributes, with awe]; and make Your servant successful this day and grant him compassion in the sight of this man [the king].” For I was cupbearer to the king [of Persia].
• Nehemiah 2:4The king said to me, “What do you request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven.
• 1 Corinthians 10:31So then, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of [our great] God.
• 2 Corinthians 8:16But thanks be to God who puts the same genuine concern for you in the heart of Titus.
• Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.
• Colossians 3:17Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
• Proverbs 16:9A man’s mind plans his way [as he journeys through life], But the Lord directs his steps and establishes them.
• Psalms 25:8Good and upright is the Lord; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.
• Psalms 32:8I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you [who are willing to learn] with My eye upon you.

Commentaries on Proverbs 3:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him - Begin, continue, and end every work, purpose, and device, with God. Earnestly pray for his direction at the commencement; look for his continual support in the progress; and so begin and continue that all may terminate in his glory: and then it will certainly be to thy good; for we never honor God, without serving ourselves. This passage is well rendered in my old MS. Bible: Have trost in the Lord of all thin herte and ne…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Not in acts of solemn worship or great crises only, but “in all thy ways;” and then God will make the “path” straight and even.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-6On the journey to wisdom, God guides us through the wisdom in his word.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. ways--(Psa 1:1). acknowledge--by seeking His wise aid (Pr 16:3; Psa 37:5; Jr 9:23, 24). direct--literally, "make plain" (compare He 12:13).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 3:6

• Children
• Faith
• Prayer
• Righteous
• Wisdom
• Young Men

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
• Choose
• Confidence
• Correction
• Devise
• Discretion
• Envy
• Habitation
• Lowly
• Precious

Commentaries on Proverbs 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings