Proverbs 3:4
“So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.”
Proverbs 3:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And thou shalt And grace and good understanding before God and men.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- So shalt thou find favor and good understanding In the sight of God and man.
- DARBYDarby
- and thou shalt find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And find grace and good understanding In the eyes of God and man.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Context: Proverbs 3
2For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
3Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
About Proverbs 3: Trust in the Lord
Solomon advocates for trust in the Lord, intertwining faith and wisdom for a harmonious life
Commentary
Proverbs 3 offers timeless wisdom for living a virtuous and fruitful life. The passage emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord and following His ways, which can lead to abundant blessings and prosperity. The chapter also warns against being envious of others, boasting about one's own accomplishments, and deceiving others. Instead, readers are encouraged to be humble, just, and kind, and to seek wisdom and understanding in all things. Proverbs 3 offers valuable guidance not only for believers but for all people seeking to live a moral and fulfilling life.