Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 3:6
6In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
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
4Then you will gain favor and a good name in the eyes of God and man. 5Trust in Adonai with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. 7Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear Adonai and turn away from evil. 8It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.
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בְּכָל־דְּרָכֶ֥יךָ דָעֵ֑הוּ וְ֝ה֗וּא יְיַשֵּׁ֥ר אֹֽרְחֹתֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:6
- Proverbs 16:3Commit whatever you do to Adonai, and your plans will succeed.
- Proverbs 23:17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be in the fear of Adonai.
- 1 Samuel 4:11Moreover, the ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons Hophni and Phinehas died.
- 1 Samuel 30:8David inquired of Adonai saying, “Should I pursue after this raiding band? Shall I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue! For you will surely overtake and you will surely rescue!”
- 1 Chronicles 28:9“Now you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him with a whole heart and with a willing mind; for Adonai searches all hearts and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you. But if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
- Ezra 7:27Blessed be Adonai, the God of our fathers, who has put it into the heart of the king to beautify the House of Adonai in Jerusalem in this way
- Ezra 8:22For I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and cavalry to protect us from the enemy along the way, because we had spoken to the king saying, “The gracious hand of our God is upon everyone who seeks Him, but His great anger is against everyone who forsakes Him.”
- Nehemiah 1:11Please, my Lord, let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant and to the prayer of Your servants who delight in revering Your Name. Give Your servant success today and grant compassion in the presence of this man.” Now I was cupbearer to the king.
- Nehemiah 2:4The king asked me, “What is your request?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven,
- 1 Corinthians 10:31Therefore, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 2 Corinthians 8:16But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion for you.
- Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything—but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- Colossians 3:17And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Yeshua, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
- Proverbs 16:9The heart of man plans his course, but Adonai directs his steps.
- Psalms 25:8Good and upright is Adonai. Therefore He directs sinners in the way.
- Psalms 32:8“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will give counsel—My eye is 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
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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
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