Proverbs 19:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 19:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 19:3 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 19:3 — KJV
“The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.”
— Proverbs 19:3 (KJV)
Proverbs 19:3 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 19:3
“In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:3: way, heart, against
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:3: heart, against, lord
“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:3: way, against, lord
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring Aaron's rod again before the testimony, to be kept for a token against the rebels; and thou shalt quite take away their murmurings from me, that they die not. rebels: Heb. children of rebellion”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:3: way, against, lord
“Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:3: way, against, lord
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