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# Proverbs 03
> [!info] Table of Contents
> [[#đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)]]
[[#đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
[[#🧠Chapter Summary]]
[[#🔎 Key Observations / 🛟 Life Application]]
[[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#🤔 Interesting Facts]]
[[#đź”— Related Passages]]
[[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]]
> [[Proverbs Overview]]
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## đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)
### Trusting in the Lord
3 My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
    Store my commands in your heart.
2Â If you do this, you will live many years,
    and your life will be satisfying.
3Â Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
    Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
    Write them deep within your heart.
4Â Then you will find favor with both God and people,
    and you will earn a good reputation.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding.
6Â Seek his will in all you do,
    and he will show you which path to take.
7 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
    Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8Â Then you will have healing for your body
    and strength for your bones.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth
    and with the best part of everything you produce.
10Â Then he will fill your barns with grain,
    and your vats will overflow with good wine.
11 My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline,
    and don’t be upset when he corrects you.
12 For the Lord corrects those he loves,
    just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
13Â Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
    the one who gains understanding.
14Â For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
    and her wages are better than gold.
15Â Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
    nothing you desire can compare with her.
16Â She offers you long life in her right hand,
    and riches and honor in her left.
17Â She will guide you down delightful paths;
    all her ways are satisfying.
18Â Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
    happy are those who hold her tightly.
19 By wisdom the Lord founded the earth;
    by understanding he created the heavens.
20Â By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth,
    and the dew settles beneath the night sky.
21 My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.
    Hang on to them,
22Â for they will refresh your soul.
    They are like jewels on a necklace.
23Â They keep you safe on your way,
    and your feet will not stumble.
24Â You can go to bed without fear;
    you will lie down and sleep soundly.
25Â You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
    or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
26 for the Lord is your security.
    He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.
27Â Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
    when it’s in your power to help them.
28 If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say,
    “Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.”
29 Don’t plot harm against your neighbor,
    for those who live nearby trust you.
30 Don’t pick a fight without reason,
    when no one has done you harm.
31 Don’t envy violent people
    or copy their ways.
32 Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord,
    but he offers his friendship to the godly.
33 The Lord curses the house of the wicked,
    but he blesses the home of the upright.
34 The Lord mocks the mockers
    but is gracious to the humble.
35Â The wise inherit honor,
    but fools are put to shame!
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## đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary
**Verse 3-5**: Powerful reminder that there will be things in life we will not understand. The goal is to lean on the goodness of God. Allow His Word to direct our steps and lead our lives.
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## 🤔 Interesting Facts
- Verses 5–6 are among the most quoted in the entire book, often cited for guidance in decision-making.
- The chapter links moral behavior (like generosity and humility) to physical well-being and success.
- Proverbs 3:11–12 is quoted in Hebrews 12:5–6 to describe God’s loving discipline toward His children.
- It presents a balanced view of wealth—valuing wisdom over material gain but recognizing the blessing of provision.
- This chapter shows clear parallels with Deuteronomic theology, where obedience results in life and peace.
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## 🧠Chapter Summary
**Main Teaching**: Proverbs 3 urges complete trust in the Lord rather than relying on one’s own understanding. It promises that obedience to God brings favor, direction, health, and financial provision, while disobedience leads to correction.
**How It Fits in Proverbs**: This chapter deepens the foundational theme of Proverbs—that wisdom is moral and relational, not just intellectual. It presents a life of wisdom as one lived in covenantal relationship with God, reflecting both trust and submission.
**Apologetic Insight**: Proverbs 3 directly challenges the secular mindset of self-sufficiency by teaching that true understanding and moral direction come from trusting a sovereign, personal God. It reinforces a theistic worldview where divine authority, not personal autonomy, defines wisdom and ethics.
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## 🔎 Key Observations / 🛟 Life Application
- đź“Ś Trust in the Lord brings guidance and favor.
- đź“Ś God disciplines those He loves as a sign of covenantal relationship.
- đź“Ś True wisdom is peaceful, generous, and brings long-term reward.
#### Today, I can apply this chapter by:
- âś… Follow the Lord, not our own ideas. He can be trusted. Our ways and ideas change with the tide.
- ✅ Memorize Proverbs 3:5–6 and quote it when facing tough choices today.
- âś… Give to someone in need this week as a way to honor God with your money.
- ✅ When something doesn’t go your way, choose to trust God’s bigger plan instead of complaining.
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## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember
**📖 Proverbs 3:5–6**
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
- **Why it matters**: Possibly the most quoted verses in Proverbs, they teach total dependence on God and promise His guidance for those who trust Him fully.
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## đź”— Related Passages
- 🔗 Jeremiah 17:7–8 – “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him…”
- 🔗 Philippians 4:6–7 – “Do not be anxious about anything… the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds.”
- 🔗 Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…”
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## 🙏 Devotional Reflection
Write 3–6 sentences reflecting on:
- How this chapter encourages your faith,
- Convicts your heart,
- Reveals God's character.
Optional format: "In light of this chapter, I am challenged to..." or "I am comforted by..."
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