Proverbs 3:4

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.”

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Read Proverbs 3:4 in the flow of Proverbs3 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Proverbs3 to see the surrounding context.

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BSBPD

“Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“So shalt thou find favor and good understanding In the sight of God and man.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And find grace and good understanding In the eyes of God and man.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 3:4 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 39:2And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.
  2. Genesis 39:4Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.
  3. Genesis 39:21the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
  4. Joshua 1:7Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.
  5. 1 Samuel 2:21So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.
  6. 1 Samuel 2:26And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.
  7. Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
  8. Daniel 1:9Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,
  9. Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
  10. Acts 2:47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
  11. Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

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