Proverbs 3:7-8

“Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.”

"Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones." - Proverbs 3:7-8
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What does Proverbs 3:7-8 mean?

Proverbs 3:7-8 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones." This verse is part of the book of Proverbs, which is attributed to King Solomon and is known for…

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Heavenly Father, In the quiet of this moment, I come before You, deeply yearning for Your wisdom and guidance in my life. As I reflect on the words of Proverbs 3:7-8, I am reminded of the need to approach life with humility and reverence for Your greatness. "Be not wise in thine…

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Proverbs 3:7-8 - "Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones."
Ecclesiastes 3:7-8
Proverbs 3:7 - "¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil."
Proverbs 3:8 - "It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones."
Proverbs 8:3 - "She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors."
Proverbs 8:7 - "For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips."
Proverbs 7:8 - "Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,"
Proverbs 7:3 - "Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart."
"¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil." - Proverbs 3:7
"It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones." - Proverbs 3:8
"She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors." - Proverbs 8:3
"For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips." - Proverbs 8:7
"Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house," - Proverbs 7:8
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"Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart." - Proverbs 7:3
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