Proverbs 3:7

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.

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Proverbs 3:7 in Other Translations

KJV
7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
ESV
7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
NLT
7 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
MSG
7 Don't assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil!
CSB
7 Don't consider yourself to be wise; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 3:7 In-Context

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
9 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;

Cross References 3

  • 1. Proverbs 26:5,12; Isaiah 5:21; Romans 12:16
  • 2. Psalms 111:10
  • 3. S Exodus 20:20; S Deuteronomy 4:6; S Job 1:1; Proverbs 16:6
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