Devine Scripture

Proverbs 3:7

Proverbs chapter 3 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

Context

v.6In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.

v.7This passage

v.8It will be health to thy navel, And marrow to thy bones.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 1:1

    There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and turned away from evil.

  • Job 28:28

    And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.

  • Romans 11:25

    For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this mystery, lest ye be wise in your own conceits, that a hardening in part hath befallen Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in;

  • Proverbs 16:6

    By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

  • Isaiah 5:21

    Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

  • Romans 12:16

    Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.