Proverbs 3:5-6 in every era
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King James Version: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6
World English Bible: “Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6
Both translations are in the public domain. The Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, Gen Z and Gen Alpha versions are creative paraphrases written by BIBLERAS to echo the verse in each generation’s voice — they are not Bible translations. Learn more.
Proverbs 3:5-6, generation by generation
70s
Trust the Lord with all your heart, not your own understanding. Let Him lead in all your ways and He'll keep your road straight. Keep on keepin' on.
80s
Trust the Lord with your whole heart, not your own understanding. Put Him first in everything and He'll make your path straight. Totally.
90s
Trust God with your whole heart, not your own understanding. Keep Him in everything you do and He'll make your path straight. Seriously, all that.
Y2K
Trust God with your whole heart, not your own understanding. Keep Him in every move and He'll make your path straight. Path: updated.
Boomer
Trust the Lord with all your heart and don't lean on your own understanding. Put Him first in everything, and He'll keep your road straight.
Gen X
Trust God all the way. Don't just go with your gut. Bring Him into everything, and He'll straighten out the road.
Millennial
Trust God with your whole heart, not your overthinking. Include Him in all of it, and He'll make your path straight. No map app needed.
Gen Z
trust God with your whole heart, not your own takes. keep Him in every move and He'll make your path straight. trust His process.
Gen Alpha
Trust God with your whole heart, not your own guess. Let Him lead every move and He'll clear the path ahead.
Proverbs 3:5-6 in BIBLERAS Styles
Styles are playful BIBLERAS voices: same verse, same meaning, a different way of saying it. Creative interpretations, not Bible translations.
Space Sage
WITH ALL YOUR HEART, TRUST THE LORD. ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING, LEAN NOT. IN ALL YOUR WAYS, ACKNOWLEDGE HIM. STRAIGHT, YOUR PATHS HE WILL MAKE.
Game Show
PROVERBS 3:5-6. WHAT IS: TRUST THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, LEAN NOT ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING, AND HE WILL MAKE YOUR PATHS STRAIGHT?
Pirate
Trust the Lord with all yer heart, matey. Don't lean on yer own charts. In all yer ways, acknowledge Him, and He'll set yer course straight.
Cowboy Gospel
TRUST THE LORD WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART, PARTNER. DON'T LEAN ON YOUR OWN KNOW-HOW. ACKNOWLEDGE HIM ON EVERY TRAIL, AND HE'LL KEEP YOUR PATH STRAIGHT.
Southern Grandma
Trust the Lord with all your heart, sugar. Don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He'll make your paths straight, y'hear?
Gamer Mode
TRUST THE LORD WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART. DON'T RELY ON YOUR OWN STRATS. INCLUDE HIM IN EVERY MOVE AND HE'LL CLEAR THE PATH.
Corporate
Recommendation: trust the Lord fully. Do not rely on internal understanding. Keep Him in the loop on everything; He will straighten your path.
Lawyer
You shall trust the Lord with all your heart and shall not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways you shall acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Caveman
TRUST GOD. WHOLE HEART. NOT TRUST OWN HEAD. GOD MAKE PATH STRAIGHT.
Redneck Scripture
TRUST THE LORD WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART. DON'T LEAN ON YOUR OWN HUNCH. ACKNOWLEDGE HIM IN ALL YOUR WAYS AND HE'LL STRAIGHTEN OUT YOUR ROAD.
Rap / Hip-Hop
TRUST THE LORD WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART. DON'T LEAN ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING. ACKNOWLEDGE HIM IN EVERY MOVE, HE'LL MAKE YOUR PATH STRAIGHT.
Robot
TRUST(THE_LORD) = 100% LEAN_ON(SELF) = FALSE ACKNOWLEDGE(HIM) = ALWAYS PATH = STRAIGHT
Size guide
Unisex sizing. Measurements are the garment laid flat, in inches. Between sizes or like a relaxed fit? Size up.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirt chest width | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| T-shirt length | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Sweatshirt chest width | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Sweatshirt length | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Measurements are approximate and come from the blank manufacturers (Bella + Canvas 3001, Gildan 18000); allow ±1 inch.