Proverbs 3:5

"So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man."

Key Reflection

In Proverbs 3:5, finding favor with both God and people signifies living a life that pleases Him while also being wise and just in one's dealings with others. This dual aspect emphasizes the importance of both divine approval and human respect in leading a righteous and harmonious life.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

In preaching “trust in God” the moralist anticipates the teaching that man is justified by faith. To confide in God’s will, the secret of all true greatness, is to rise out of all our anxieties and plans and fears when we think of ourselves as the arbiters of our own fortunes, and so “lean to our own understanding.”

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