Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 3:7

BSB

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

AKJV

Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

CPDV

Do not seem wise to yourself. Fear God, and withdraw from evil.

ERV

Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear the LORD, and depart from evil:

NHEB

Do not be wise in your own eyes. Fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

SMT

Thou shalt not be wise in thine eyes: fear Jehovah and depart from evil.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 3:7

BenotwiseH2450AdjectiveinthineowneyesH5869Noun fearH3372VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NameanddepartH5493VerbfromevilH7451

Commentary for Proverbs 3:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 3:7

Summary

Reject self-sufficiency and pursue fear of God

Event

Call to humility and piety

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC