Proverbs 3:6
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 3
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Proverbs 3:6
Proverbs 3:6 in Context
Proverbs 3:6 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 3, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Guidance.
For what this passage means in its context, read the full study: What Does Proverbs 3:5-6 Mean? Context & Commentary (2026).
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 3:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 16:3“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”Psalms 32:8“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”Philippians 4:6“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”Proverbs 16:9“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.”Jeremiah 10:23“O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.”Isaiah 30:21“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.”James 1:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”Isaiah 48:17“Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.”Colossians 3:17“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”Psalms 25:8“Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.”Colossians 3:23“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”Proverbs 23:17“Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.”1 Corinthians 10:31“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”1 Chronicles 28:9“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”1 Samuel 30:8“And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.”Isaiah 45:13“I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts.”Nehemiah 1:11“O LORD, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king’s cupbearer.”Ezra 8:22“For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.”Psalms 91:11“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”Nehemiah 2:4“Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.”
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