Proverbs 3:8
“It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.”
Proverbs 3:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For it shall be health to thy navel, and moistening to thy bones.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- It will be health to thy navel, And marrow to thy bones.
- DARBYDarby
- it shall be health for thy navel, and moisture for thy bones.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Healing it is to thy navel, And moistening to thy bones.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- This will be health to your navel and marrow to your bones.
Context: Proverbs 3
6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
8It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
9Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
About Proverbs 3: Trust in the Lord
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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.