King James Version
What Does Proverbs 3:7 Mean?
“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”
Context
5
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
8
It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. health: Heb. medicine marrow: Heb. watering, or, moistening
9
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) **Fear the Lord, and depart from evil.—**The same result is reached by Job also (Proverbs 28:28) in his inquiry after wisdom.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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