A Verse Mapping Bible Study on Proverbs
For a review of the format for our Bible study, check out this post!
Week 1: Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Scripture Memory
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
T i t L w a t h; a l n u t o u. I a t w a h, a h s d t p. Proverbs 3:5-6
Bible Context
Who?
King Solomon
When?
Early in his reign, after 970 B.C.
Why?
To apply God’s wisdom to daily life.
For Whom?
Israelites
Word Studies
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
TRUST | בָּטַח
bāṭaḥ
Pronunciation: baw-takh’
Definition:
- To have confidence, be bold, be secure
- To feel safe
[imperative]
Also translated:
- Confidence 4x
- Secure 4x
- Bold 1x
HEART | לֵב
lēḇ
Pronunciation: labe
Definition:
- Inner man, mind, understanding
- Mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection
- Conscience
Also translated:
- Mind 12x
- Midst 11x
- Understanding 10x
- Wisdom 6x
LEAN | שָׁעַן
šāʿan
Pronunciation: shaw-an’
Definition:
- To lean on, trust in, support
Also translated:
- Stay 5x
- Rely 4x
- Rest 3x
UNDERSTANDING | בִּינָה
bînâ
Pronunciation: bee-naw’
Definition:
- Understanding, discernment
Also translated:
- Wisdom 2x
- Meaning 1x
- Knowledge 1x
ACKNOWLEDGE | יָדַע
yāḏaʿ
Pronunciation: yaw-dah’
Definition:
- To know, perceive, recognize, admit, acknowledge
Also translated:
- Know 645x
- Perceive 19x
- Understand 7x
- Consider 6x
DIRECT | יָשַׁר
yāšar
Pronunciation: yaw-shar’
Definition:
- To go straight
- To make right, make smooth
- To lead, direct
- To be made level
Also translated:
- Straight 5x
- Make straight 1x
Paraphrase
[Have confidence] in the LORD with all thine [inner man, mind] and [trust in, support] not unto thine own [discernment]. In all thy ways [recognize, know, perceive] him, and he shall [make straight, direct] thy paths.
Bible Cross References
Proverbs 22:19
That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
1 Chronicles 28:9
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Reflections
About God
God wants to and can show us each next step of our lives, if we will just trust that He knows what is best for us without doubting. He is worthy of our whole trust in every area of our lives – not just the ones we are most willing to give Him.
About Self
It is only when we fully commit ourselves to knowing God Himself, and not just what God can do for us, that we can follow the best path He lays out for us.
Questions to Ask Myself
- Am I trusting the Lord with all my mind and confidence?
- What area(s) of my life am I trying to do by my own strength and understanding, and therefore not seeing His path for me?
