Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding.… I. THE GOOD TO BE SECURED. 1. Supreme trust. This means, undoubtingly; undividedly; lovingly. 2. Supreme trust in the supremely good. "In the Lord." The All-wise; the All-loving; the All-holy; the All-mighty. II. THE EVIL TO BE AVOIDED. "Lean not to thine own understanding." 1. This is a prevalent evil. Men do it in all departments — business, politics, literature, and religion. 2. This is a patent evil. It is clear to all. Reason shows it. History shows it. Individual experience shows it. (D. Thomas, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.WEB: Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. |