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Proverbs 3:6 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
KJV · King James Version
"In all thy ways1870 acknowledge3045 him, and he shall direct3474 thy paths734."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses thy, shall, direct, while the WEB renders these as your, will, make, straight. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Proverbs 3:6 in Proverbs 3
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Proverbs 3:6 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Proverbs 3. Read the full chapter →
- v.4 So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
- v.5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
- v.6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
- v.7 Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.
- v.8 It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones.
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About the Book of Proverbs
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Wisdom literature
- Author
- Solomon (primarily), Agur, Lemuel
- Date written
- c. 970–700 BC
- Audience
- Young men learning the wisdom of the covenant
- Chapters
- 31
Proverbs offers practical, observable wisdom for living under God in the everyday world — speech, money, marriage, friendship, work, anger. Its core thesis is in 1:7: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge." Chapter 31 closes with the famous portrait of the wise woman whose worth is "far above rubies."
Setting: Compiled across multiple reigns; Solomon's collection plus later additions.
Key themes: wisdom · fear of the LORD · speech · work · relationships
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Proverbs 3:6
Proverbs 3:6 contains 13 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
In all your ways acknowledge him
IAYWAH
- 2
and he will make your paths straight.
AHWMYP
Frequently asked
FAQ about Proverbs 3:6
What does Proverbs 3:6 say?
Proverbs 3:6 reads: "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." — from the Old Testament, Proverbs (Wisdom literature). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Proverbs 3:6 in?
Proverbs 3:6 is in the book of Proverbs, traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), Agur, Lemuel and written around c. 970–700 BC. Proverbs is wisdom literature in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Young men learning the wisdom of the covenant. Best known for "trust in the LORD with all your heart" (3:5-6).
What is Proverbs 3:6 about?
Proverbs 3:6 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within Proverbs, Proverbs offers practical, observable wisdom for living under God in the everyday world — speech, money, marriage, friendship, work, anger. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Proverbs 3:6 in WEB and KJV?
Proverbs 3:6 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "In all thy ways1870 acknowledge3045 him, and he shall direct3474 thy paths734.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Proverbs 3:6?
Proverbs 3:6 is 13 words in the WEB translation (71 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 4 seconds.
How can I memorise Proverbs 3:6?
To memorise Proverbs 3:6, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Proverbs 3:6 matter in Proverbs?
Proverbs offers practical, observable wisdom for living under God in the everyday world — speech, money, marriage, friendship, work, anger. Its core thesis is in 1:7: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge." Chapter 31 closes with the famous portrait of the wise woman whose worth is "far above rubies." Proverbs 3:6 sits within this larger story — Proverbs as a whole emphasises wisdom, fear of the LORD, speech.
How can I apply Proverbs 3:6 today?
Many readers use Proverbs 3:6 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Proverbs 3:6 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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