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Proverbs 3:7
Put no high value on your wisdom: let the fear of the Lord be before you, and keep yourself from evil:
Proverbs 3:7 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 3:7 in other translations
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
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In context
4 So you will have grace and a good name in the eyes of God and men.
5 Put all your hope in God, not looking to your reason for support.
6 In all your ways give ear to him, and he will make straight your footsteps.
7 Put no high value on your wisdom: let the fear of the Lord be before you, and keep yourself from evil:
8 This will give strength to your flesh, and new life to your bones.
9 Give honour to the Lord with your wealth, and with the first-fruits of all your increase:
10 So your store-houses will be full of grain, and your vessels overflowing with new wine.
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