Proverbs
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Proverbs 16:3
Proverbs 16:3 (KJV) speaks to surrender to God, trust, and casting cares — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
Psalms 37:5“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
Psalms 55:22“There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.”
Proverbs 19:21“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.”
Psalms 31:5
Common questions
What does Proverbs 16:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 16:3 reads: "Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established." The verse speaks to surrender to God, trust, and casting cares. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 16 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 16:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established." is Proverbs 16:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 16:3?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 16:3 include Psalms 37:5, Proverbs 3:5, and Psalms 55:22. Reading them alongside Proverbs 16:3 deepens the theme of surrender to God.
How can I pray with Proverbs 16:3?
Read Proverbs 16:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.