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Bible verse
Proverbs 3:5-6
“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.”
What it means
When the way is unclear, this is the counsel: trust God more than your own reasoning, invite Him into every decision, and He will make the path straight. Guidance follows surrender.
Proverbs 3:5-6 at a glance
| Reference | Proverbs 3:5-6 |
|---|---|
| Book | Proverbs |
| Chapter to read it in | Proverbs 3 |
| Topic | guidance |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Psalms 37:5
- Jeremiah 17:7-8
- Proverbs 28:26
- Psalms 37:3
- Psalms 62:8
- Isaiah 26:3-4
- Isaiah 12:2
- Psalms 37:7
- Proverbs 3:7
- Jeremiah 10:23
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Proverbs 3:5-6?
It is in Proverbs, in Proverbs 3. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Proverbs 3:5-6?
Readers most often set it beside Psalms 37:5, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Proverbs 28:26, Psalms 37:3. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Proverbs 3:5-6?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Proverbs 3:5-6 more than we can. We bring you Proverbs 3:5-6, guidance. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Proverbs 3 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Proverbs 3:5-6 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
