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## Proverbs 3:7-8 in Context (Verses 4–11 KJV)
 
 [4 ](/kjv/proverbs/3/4) So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.*
 
 [5 ](/kjv/proverbs/3/5) ¶ Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
 
 [6 ](/kjv/proverbs/3/6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
 
 [7 ](/kjv/proverbs/3/7) ¶ Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
 
 [8 ](/kjv/proverbs/3/8) It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.**
 
 [9 ](/kjv/proverbs/3/9) Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
 
 [10 ](/kjv/proverbs/3/10) So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
 
 [11 ](/kjv/proverbs/3/11) ¶ My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
 
[Proverbs 2](/kjv/proverbs/2) [Proverbs 4](/kjv/proverbs/4)

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