Proverbs 3:7
Don't think you're wise—respect God and avoid evil.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
In Context
6Remember him in everything you do, and he'll show you the right way.
8Then you will be healed and made strong.
Cross References
Job 1:1Once there was a man called Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was a man of integrity who did what was right. He respected God and avoided evil.
Psalms 34:11Children, listen to me! I will teach you how to respect the Lord.
Proverbs 14:27Respecting the Lord is like a fountain of life, so you can avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 26:12Have you seen a man who is wise in his own eyes? There's more hope for stupid people than for him!
Ecclesiastes 12:13To sum up now that everything has been discussed: Respect God by keeping his commandments, for that's what everyone should do.
Romans 11:25I don't want you, my brothers and sisters to miss this previously-hidden truth, for otherwise you could become conceited. The people of Israel have become hard-hearted in part, until the process of the foreigners coming in is complete.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:2-7
Communion Conferred by Wisdom. 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. We are… Read the whole commentary →