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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

Context of Proverbs 3:6

4Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. 5Trust 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. 7Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. 8This will bring health to your body and nourishment 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 to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
• Proverbs 23:17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
• 1 Samuel 4:11The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died.
• 1 Samuel 30:8and David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” he answered. “You will certainly overtake them and succeed in the rescue.”
• 1 Chronicles 28:9“And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.
• Ezra 7:27Praise be to the Lord, the God of our ancestors, who has put it into the king’s heart to bring honor to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem in this way
• Ezra 8:22I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, “The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake him.”
• Nehemiah 1:11Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king.
• Nehemiah 2:4The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven,
• 1 Corinthians 10:31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
• 2 Corinthians 8:16Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same concern I have for you.
• Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
• Colossians 3:17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
• Proverbs 16:9In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
• Psalms 25:8Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.
• Psalms 32:8I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on 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