Proverbs 3:6

Modern

…in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Traditional

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Literal

In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.

Latin

In omnibus viis tuis cogita illum, et ipse diriget gressus tuos.

Hebrew

English

…in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

On the journey to wisdom, God guides us through the wisdom in his word.

The Lord blesses people who trust him and seek his guidance. His correction helps those who follow him.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 16:3
Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Proverbs 16:9
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Jeremiah 10:23
I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”
Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.
Psalm 25:8–9
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,
Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Proverbs 23:17
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.