Proverbs
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Proverbs 3:5
Proverbs 3:5 (KJV) speaks to trust, surrender to God, and faith trust — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Proverbs 16:3“Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.”
Psalms 31:5“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
Psalms 37:5“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7
Common questions
What does Proverbs 3:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 3:5 reads: "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." The verse speaks to trust, surrender to God, and faith trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 3 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 3:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." is Proverbs 3:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 3:5?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 3:5 include Psalms 56:3, Proverbs 3:6, and Proverbs 16:3. Reading them alongside Proverbs 3:5 deepens the theme of trust.
How can I pray with Proverbs 3:5?
Read Proverbs 3:5 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.