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Proverbs 3:1¹My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:John 14:21-24 Prov 4:5 Deut 6:6-9 Ps 119:16 Prov 1:8 Ps 119:34 Ps 119:93 Deut 8:1 Jer 31:33 Ps 119:11

Proverbs 3:2²for they will provide a long and full life, and well-being for you.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Eph 6:1-3 Prov 4:10 Ps 91:16 Prov 9:11 Ps 128:6 Rom 15:13 Ps 21:4 Ps 119:165 Prov 10:27 Job 5:26

Proverbs 3:3³Do not let mercy and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:2 Cor 3:3 Prov 7:3 Heb 10:16 Deut 11:18-21 Mal 2:6 Prov 6:21 Eph 5:1-2 Eph 5:9 Prov 1:9 Prov 16:6

Proverbs 3:4⁴Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Luke 2:52 1 Sam 2:26 Rom 14:18 Ps 111:10 Gen 39:2-4 Gen 39:21 Acts 2:47 Dan 1:9 Josh 1:7-8

Proverbs 3:5⁵Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 37:5 Jer 17:7-8 Prov 28:26 Ps 37:3 Ps 62:8 Isa 26:3-4 Isa 12:2 Ps 37:7 Prov 3:7 Jer 10:23

Proverbs 3:6⁶Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 16:3 Ps 32:8 Phil 4:6 Prov 16:9 Jer 10:23 Jas 1:5 Isa 30:21 Isa 48:17 Ps 25:8-9 Col 3:23

Proverbs 3:7⁷Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Job 28:28 Rom 12:16 Prov 26:12 Prov 16:6 Job 1:1 Eccl 12:13 Isa 5:21 Ps 34:11-14 Prov 14:27 Rom 11:25

Proverbs 3:8⁸This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 4:22 Ps 147:3 Prov 16:24 Job 21:24 Ezek 16:4-5 Isa 1:6 Jer 30:12-13

Proverbs 3:9⁹Honor the Lord from your wealth and from the firstfruits of all your crops;Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Deut 26:2-15 1 Cor 16:2 Exod 23:19 Prov 14:31 Phil 4:17-18 Exod 22:29 Mal 3:8-10 2 Cor 8:2-3 Hag 1:4-9 Exod 34:26

Proverbs 3:10¹⁰then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 19:17 Deut 28:8 Prov 11:24-25 Joel 2:24 Prov 22:9 2 Cor 9:6-11 Eccl 11:1-2 Hag 2:19 Mal 3:10-11 Lev 26:2-5

Proverbs 3:11¹¹My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Job 5:17 Rev 3:19 Heb 12:5-12 Ps 94:12 Isa 40:30-31 1 Cor 11:32 2 Cor 4:16-17 2 Cor 4:1 Heb 12:3 Prov 24:10

Proverbs 3:12¹²For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Deut 8:5 Rev 3:19 Prov 29:17 Prov 13:24 Ps 103:13

Proverbs 3:13¹³Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 8:32-35 Prov 4:5-9 Eccl 9:15-18 1 Kgs 10:23-24 Prov 2:4

Proverbs 3:14¹⁴For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 16:16 Prov 8:19 Job 28:13-19 Rev 3:18 2 Chr 1:11-12 Matt 16:26 Prov 2:4 Prov 8:10-11 Ps 119:111 Ps 119:162

Proverbs 3:15¹⁵She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 8:11 Job 28:18 Prov 31:10 Ps 73:25-26 Rom 8:18 Prov 20:15 Ps 63:3 Matt 13:44-46

Proverbs 3:16¹⁶Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 3:2 2 Cor 6:10 Prov 22:4 1 Kgs 3:13 1 Tim 4:8 Mark 10:30 1 Cor 3:21-23 Prov 4:6-10 Prov 8:18-21 Ps 21:4

Proverbs 3:17¹⁷Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Luke 1:79 Isa 26:3 Phil 4:8-9 Prov 2:10 Ps 119:165 Matt 11:28-30 Prov 22:18 Ps 112:1 Ps 119:14 Ps 19:10-11

Proverbs 3:18¹⁸She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 11:30 Prov 15:4 Rev 2:7 Gen 2:9 Gen 3:22 Prov 13:12 Rev 22:2

Proverbs 3:19¹⁹By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 104:24 Jer 10:12 John 1:3 Jer 51:15 Ps 136:5 Prov 8:27-29

Proverbs 3:20²⁰By his knowledge the primordial sea was broken open, so that the clouds drip down dew.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Gen 7:11 Ps 65:9-12 Gen 1:9 Gen 27:28 Job 36:27-28 Job 38:26-28 Job 38:8-11 Deut 33:28 Gen 27:37-39 Jer 14:22

Proverbs 3:21²¹My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Josh 1:8 Deut 6:6-9 Deut 32:46-47 Prov 4:21 Heb 2:1-3 Deut 4:9 1 John 2:27 John 8:31 1 John 2:24 John 15:6-7

Proverbs 3:22²²So they will become life for your soul, and grace around your neck.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 4:22 Prov 1:9 Isa 38:16 John 12:49-50

Proverbs 3:23²³Then you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 10:9 Prov 4:12 Ps 121:3 Ps 91:11-12 Ps 121:8 Ps 37:23-24 Ps 37:31 Prov 2:8 Zech 10:12

Proverbs 3:24²⁴When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 3:5 Ps 4:8 Prov 6:22 Job 11:19 Ps 121:4-7 Jer 31:26 Lev 26:6 Ps 127:2 Ezek 34:15

Proverbs 3:25²⁵Do not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Isa 41:10-14 Ps 112:7 1 Pet 3:14 Ps 91:5 Isa 8:12-13 Job 11:13-15 Luke 21:18-28 Matt 24:6 Matt 8:24-26 Ps 46:1-3

Proverbs 3:26²⁶for the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 91:3 1 Sam 2:9 Prov 14:26 Ps 91:9-10 Hab 3:17-18

Proverbs 3:27²⁷Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Gal 6:10 Jas 2:15-16 Rom 13:7 Jas 5:4 Gen 31:29 Mic 2:1

Proverbs 3:28²⁸Do not say to your neighbor, “Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it,” when you have it with you at the time.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Lev 19:13 Deut 24:12-15 2 Cor 8:11 Eccl 9:10 1 Tim 6:18 Eccl 11:6 2 Cor 9:3 Prov 27:1

Proverbs 3:29²⁹Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he dwells by you unsuspectingly.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 6:14 Mic 2:1-2 Prov 16:29-30 Ps 35:20 Ps 55:20 Ps 59:3 Jer 18:18-20 Prov 6:18 Prov 14:22

Proverbs 3:30³⁰Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:2 Tim 2:24 Prov 29:22 Rom 12:18-21 Prov 18:6 Prov 25:8-9 Prov 17:14 Matt 5:39-41

Proverbs 3:31³¹Do not envy a violent man, and do not choose any of his ways;Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Prov 24:1 Ps 37:1 Eccl 5:8 Gal 5:21 Prov 23:17 Prov 12:12 Prov 24:19-20 Prov 1:15-18 Prov 2:12-15 Ps 37:7-9

Proverbs 3:32³²for one who goes astray is an abomination to the Lord, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 25:14 Prov 11:20 John 15:15 Prov 17:15 Prov 8:13 John 14:21-24 Matt 13:11 Ps 18:26 Job 29:4 Matt 11:25

Proverbs 3:33³³The Lord ’s curse is on the household of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 37:22 Lev 26:14-46 Job 8:6-7 Ps 91:10 Mal 2:2 Deut 7:26 Prov 21:12 2 Sam 6:11 Deut 28:2-68 Deut 29:19-29

Proverbs 3:34³⁴With arrogant scoffers he is scornful, yet he shows favor to the humble.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Jas 4:6 1 Pet 5:5 Ps 138:6 Prov 9:12 Prov 21:24 Isa 57:15 Prov 9:7-8 Prov 19:29

Proverbs 3:35³⁵The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions Ask AICross Refs:Ps 132:18 Isa 65:13-15 1 Sam 2:30 Dan 12:2-3 Ps 73:24 Prov 13:8 Prov 4:8

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