“ In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. ”
Not in acts of solemn worship or great crises only, but “in all thy ways;” and then God will make the “path” straight and even.
Fourth Discourse. The sage exhorts the young man to heed his oral instruction ( torah), and to trust in Yahweh, fear Him, and honour Him in the prescribed manner of firstfruits. It is interesting...
acknowledge . recognize, or own. direct . rightly divide: i.e. dividing and thus showing what is right or pleasing to God. Hebrew. yashar. Numbers 23:27 . Compare Judges 14:3 ; Judges 14:7 ....
DISCOURSE: 757 CONFIDENCE IN GOD ENCOURAGED Proverbs 3:5-6 . Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him; and he shall dire...
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. In all thy ways acknowledge him - Begin, continue, and end every work, purpose, and device, with God. Earnestly pray for his direction...
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. "Acknowledge Him" by referring all thy ways to His will, trusti...
The Blessings of Obedience and of Chastisement The first and third divisions, 1-10, 21-35, are exhortations to good conduct and promises of consequent blessing. The second, 11-20, declares the pro...
CHAPTER 4 THE EARTHLY REWARDS OF WISDOM Proverbs 3:1-10 THE general teaching of these nine introductory Chapter s is that the "ways of Wisdom are pleasantness, and all her paths are peace." We...
the Results of Trusting Jehovah Proverbs 3:1-12 How replete with helpful instruction on the policy of life is this paragraph! The young of both sexes are invited to be merciful in their judgm...
As the former address had to do with the search for wisdom, this, in view of the value of if is an appeal to cultivate wisdom. The appeal consists of a declaration of its essence (verses Pro 3:1-10),...
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Here is a divine precept, and a divine promise swee...
THE GRACE OF HUMILITY ‘In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.’ Proverbs 3:6 A characteristic of the Old Testament Scriptures, which results from the genius of the He...
In all thy ways acknowledge him ,.... Or "know him" l; the Lord: set him before thee; have him always in view; consider him as ever present with thee, observing every step thou takest; and take not...
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Ver. 6. In all thy ways acknowledge him. ] Ask counsel at his mouth, aim at his glory, be evermore in the sense of his presence, and...
Trust in the Lord with all thy heart Wholly and securely rely upon God's wisdom, power, and goodness, and upon his providence and promises, for direction and help in all thine affairs and dangers....
Communion Conferred by Wisdom. 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of...
Ways; designs and undertakings for the things of this life or of the next. Acknowledge him, Heb. know him , to wit, practically; or, own him ; his wisdom, in following his counsels; his power a...
Introductory Exhortation Followed By The Requirement To Trust In YHWH, To Fear YHWH And To Honour YHWH ( Proverbs 3:1-10 ). Solomon here speaks of wisdom and understanding in terms of ‘my torah --...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 3:6 . Acknowledge, “take notice of,” “recognise” Him. Direct, “make level” or “smooth. MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH— Proverbs 3:5-6 EXHORTATION TO CONFIDENC...
Proverbs 3:5-6 (with Proverbs 27:1 ) I. The precept, "Lean not unto thine own understanding" is one in which, with advancing years, we are well disposed to acquiesce. One who has grown older,...
Proverbs 3:2 . Length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. The premature death denounced against the profligate, and the victims of the harlot, shall be far from thy dwelling...
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments. Useful precepts and inspiring motives I. To remember and keep in our hearts the things written in this book ( Proverbs 3:1-2...
EXPOSITION Proverbs 3:1-20 4. Fourth admonitory discourse. The third chapter introduces us to a group of admonitions, and the first of these ( Proverbs 3:1-20 ) forms the fourth admonitor...
Obedience, Faith, and Liberality Urged
1 Chronicles 28:9 ; 1 Corinthians 10:31 ; 1 Samuel 30:8 ; 1 Samuel 4:11 ; 1 Samuel 4:12 ; 2 Corinthians 8:16 ; Colossians 3:17 ; Colossians 3:23 ; Ezra 7:27 ; Ezra 8:22 ; Ezra 8:23 ; Isai...
Lest We Forget Proverbs 3:1-12 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The Book of Proverbs speaks several times of the danger of forgetting God and His Commandments. We are firmly convinced that herein is a dange...