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Proverbs 16:3 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 16:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Commit: Heb. Roll”
Proverbs 16:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Proverbs 16:3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. This verse presents a foundational principle for godly living: consecrating our activities to God results in mental and spiritual stability. The Hebrew verb "commit" (גֹּל/gol) literally means "roll" or "roll away"—a vivid image of transferring a burden. The word appears in Psalm 37:5 with identical usage: "Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." The imagery suggests taking the weight of our plans, projects, and responsibilities and rolling them onto God's shoulders, much as one might...
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Cross-References for Proverbs 16:3
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“and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
“and he will make your paths straight.”
“and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.”
“but in everything”
“because he cares for you.”
“and it shall be established to you. Light shall shine on your ways.”
“Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear.,And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.,,,,,,,,”
“I tell you”
“Ephraim”