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

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Proverbs 26:12
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit?there is more hope of a fool than of him.

Isaiah 5:21
Woe untothem that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Romans 11:25
For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

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Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORDis a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORDmen depart from evil.

Nehemiah 5:15
But the former governors thathad been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.

DepartEvilEyesFearHighShunTurnValueWisdomWiseDepartEvilEyesFearHighShunTurnValueWisdomWise1.various exhortations
13.The gain of wisdom
27.Exhortation to goodness
33.the different state of the wicked and upright

Be not wise in your own eyes;
This phrase warns against self-reliance and pride, which are common themes throughout the Bible. The wisdom literature, including Proverbs, often contrasts human wisdom with divine wisdom. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, wisdom was highly valued, but it was understood that true wisdom comes from God. This echoes the warning inIsaiah 5:21, "Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight." The phrase also connects to the fall of man inGenesis 3, where Adam and Eve's desire to be wise in their own eyes led to sin. It serves as a reminder of the limitations of human understanding and the need for humility.

fear the LORD
The fear of the LORD is a foundational concept in the wisdom literature of the Bible. It signifies a deep respect, reverence, and awe for God, acknowledging His power and authority. This fear is not about being afraid but about recognizing God's holiness and our dependence on Him.Proverbs 1:7 states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge," indicating that true wisdom starts with a proper relationship with God. In the historical context, fearing the LORD was central to the covenant relationship between God and Israel, as seen inDeuteronomy 10:12, where the Israelites are commanded to fear the LORD and walk in His ways.

and turn away from evil.
Turning away from evil involves a conscious decision to reject sin and live according to God's standards. This phrase emphasizes repentance and the active pursuit of righteousness. In the biblical narrative, turning away from evil is often associated with returning to God, as seen in the calls to repentance by the prophets. The New Testament echoes this call inJames 4:7-8, where believers are urged to submit to God and resist the devil. This turning away is also a type of Christ, who perfectly turned away from evil and lived a sinless life, providing a model for believers to follow.

1.Solomon
- Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding.

2.The LORD (Yahweh)
- The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing His eternal presence and relationship with His people.

3.The Audience
- The original audience of Proverbs was the people of Israel, but its teachings are applicable to all believers seeking wisdom.Humility in Wisdom
True wisdom begins with recognizing our limitations and the supremacy of God's understanding. We must resist the temptation to rely solely on our intellect.

The Fear of the LORD
Fearing the Lord involves reverence, awe, and submission to His will. It is the foundation of a righteous life and leads us away from evil.

Turning from Evil
Actively turning away from evil requires discernment and a commitment to live according to God's standards. This involves daily choices and actions that align with His Word.

Dependence on God
Acknowledge that our wisdom is insufficient without God's guidance. Regular prayer and study of Scripture are essential to align our thoughts with His.

Practical Obedience
Applying this verse means making conscious decisions that reflect God's wisdom, such as seeking godly counsel and avoiding prideful attitudes.Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 3

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Is smoking considered sinful?(7)Fear the Lord, and depart from evil.--The same result is reached by Job also (Proverbs 28:28) in his inquiry after wisdom.

Verse 7. -Be not wise in thine own eyes. This admonition carries on the thought from the preceding verses (5, 6), approaching it from a different direction. It is a protest against self-sufficiency, self-conceit, and self-reliance. It says, in effect, "Trust in the Lord, do not trust in yourself." Wisdom, as Michaelis remarks, is to trust in God; to trust in yourself and in your own wisdom is unwisdom. God denounces this spirit: "Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!" (Isaiah 5:21), because such a spirit leads to the prohibited self-dependence, and is inconsistent with "the tear of the Lord." The precept of the text is reiterated by St. Paul, especially inRomans 12:16, "Be not wise in your own conceits" (cf.1 Corinthians 8:8;Galatians 6:3). It commends humility. The diligent search for Wisdom is commanded. The great hindrance to all true wisdom is the thought that we have already attained it (Plumptre).In thine own eyes;i.e. in thine own estimation;arbitrio tuo (Trem. et Jun.).Fear the Lord, and depart from evil. The connection of this with the first part of the verse becomes clear upon reflection. "The fear of the Lord" is true wisdom (Job 28:28;Proverbs 1:7). Fear the Lord, therefore, because it is the best corrective of one's own wisdom, which engenders arrogance, pride, presumption of mind, which, moreover, is deceptive and apt to lead to sin. The fear of the Lord has this other advantage - that it leads to the departure from evil (Proverbs 16:6) It is the mark of the wise man that he fears the Lord, and departs from evil (Proverbs 14:16). These precepts form the two elements of practical piety (Delitzsch), an eminent example of which as Job (Job 1:1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Do not
אַל־(’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408:Not

be
תְּהִ֣י(tə·hî)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

wise
חָכָ֣ם(ḥā·ḵām)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2450:Wise

in your own eyes;
בְּעֵינֶ֑יךָ(bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5869:An eye, a fountain

fear
יְרָ֥א(yə·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 3372:To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

the LORD
יְ֝הוָ֗ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069:YHWH

and turn away
וְס֣וּר(wə·sūr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5493:To turn aside

from evil.
מֵרָֽע׃(mê·rā‘)
Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7451:Bad, evil


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