Proverbs 3:26
Proverbs 3:26 in Multiple Translations
for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.
For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
For Jehovah will be thy confidence, And will keep thy foot from being taken.
For the Lord will be your hope, and will keep your foot from being taken in the net.
for the Lord will be the one you can trust in, and he will prevent you being caught in a trap.
For the Lord shall be for thine assurance, and shall preserue thy foote from taking.
For Jehovah is at thy side, And He hath kept thy foot from capture.
for the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being taken.
For the LORD will be thy confidence, and will keep thy foot from being taken.
For the Lord will be at thy side, and will keep thy foot that thou be not taken.
because you will be confident that Yahweh will take care of you. He will not let your foot be caught in a trap/snare.
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Proverbs 3:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
יְ֭הוָה
יִהְיֶ֣ה
בְ/כִסְלֶ֑/ךָ
וְ/שָׁמַ֖ר
רַגְלְ/ךָ֣
מִ/לָּֽכֶד
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
יִהְיֶ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בְ/כִסְלֶ֑/ךָ
keçel
H3689
loin
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ/שָׁמַ֖ר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
רַגְלְ/ךָ֣
regel
H7272
foot
N-fs | Suff
מִ/לָּֽכֶד
leked
H3921
capture
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 3:26
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
יִהְיֶ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בְ/כִסְלֶ֑/ךָ
keçel
H3689
"loin"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This term can refer to the physical loin area, but also to confidence, hope, or foolishness, depending on the context, such as in Psalm 38:10. It's about where we place our trust or confidence.
Definition: 1) loins, flank 2) stupidity, folly 3) confidence, hope
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: confidence, flank, folly, hope, loin. See also: Leviticus 3:4; Job 15:27; Psalms 38:8.
וְ/שָׁמַ֖ר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
רַגְלְ/ךָ֣
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fs | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
מִ/לָּֽכֶד
leked
H3921
"capture"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means to capture or take something, like using a noose to catch an animal, as seen in the book of Proverbs. It involves seizing or grasping something. In the Bible, it is used to describe being taken or caught.
Definition: a taking, capture
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: being taken. See also: Proverbs 3:26.
Study Notes — Proverbs 3:26
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 3:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 3:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 3:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 3:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 3:26
- Sermons on Proverbs 3:26
Context — The Blessings of Wisdom
24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.
25Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.
27Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act. 28Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”— when you already have the means.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 91:3 | Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 2:9 | He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail. |
| 3 | Proverbs 14:26 | He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. |
| 4 | Psalms 91:9–10 | Because you have made the LORD your dwelling— my refuge, the Most High— no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. |
| 5 | Habakkuk 3:17–18 | Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! |
Proverbs 3:26 Summary
[This verse means that when we trust in God, He becomes our confidence and protection, keeping us safe from harm and guiding us on the right path. As it says in Psalm 37:3-4, when we trust in God and do good, He will give us the desires of our heart and make our righteousness shine like the dawn. By trusting in God, we can have peace and security, knowing that He is always with us. As Romans 8:28 reminds us, God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, so we can trust that He will keep our foot from the snare and guide us through every situation.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord to be my confidence?
When the Lord is our confidence, it means we trust in Him and His power to guide and protect us, as seen in Proverbs 3:26 and Psalm 71:5, where we are reminded that God is our hope and confidence from youth.
How does God keep my foot from the snare?
God keeps our foot from the snare by giving us wisdom and discernment to avoid the traps and temptations of the enemy, as stated in Proverbs 3:26 and 1 Corinthians 10:13, where we are promised that God will provide a way out of every temptation.
Is this verse promising that I will never face difficulties?
No, this verse is not promising that we will never face difficulties, but rather that God will be with us and guide us through them, as seen in Psalm 23:4, where we are reminded that even in the valley of the shadow of death, God is with us.
How can I apply this verse to my everyday life?
We can apply this verse to our everyday life by trusting in God's sovereignty and guidance, and seeking His wisdom in all our decisions, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are told to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's confidence and guidance?
- How can I practically apply the promise of God's protection from snares and temptations in my daily life?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty and guidance, as promised in Proverbs 3:26?
- In what ways can I seek God's wisdom and discernment to avoid the traps and temptations of the enemy?
- How can I share the promise of God's confidence and protection with others who may be struggling with fear and doubt?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 3:26
For the Lord shall be thy confidence,.... The object of it, in whom thou shall put thy confidence, and be safe and secure from all fear and danger: or "the Lord shall be in thy confidence" (g); shall
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:26
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 3:26
Thy confidence; a sufficient and sure ground of confidence to thee. From being taken, in the snares either of sin or of mischief.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 3:26
Proverbs 3:26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.Ver. 26. For the Lord shall be thy confidence.] The Hebrew word here used signifies both unconstant folly, and constant hope. And Rabbi Solomon saith, that he had found in the Jerusalem Targum this text, thus censured and expounded, The Lord shall be with thee in thy folly; that is, he shall turn to thy good, even thine inconsiderate and rash enterprizes, if thou addict thyself to the study of wisdom. And shall keep thy foot from being taken.] In the snare which thou wast near unto, by choosing rather to be held temerarious than timorous.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 3:26
26. Thy confidence — Literally, in thy confidence. From being taken — That is, in the snare, or from capture. This wisdom will inspire strong confidence that Jehovah will preserve thee from hidden dangers.
Sermons on Proverbs 3:26
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Pilgrim Portions - Part 3 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the transient nature of earthly pursuits compared to the eternal significance of serving Christ. He reflects on the futility of worldly achievements an |
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Origin of Man in Relation to the Theory of Evolution by John Murray | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three fundamental principles of Christian faith. The first principle is the belief in the word of God as the foundation of understanding. The |
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Surely He Shall Deliver Thee From the Snare of the Fowler by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes God's dual deliverance from the snares of the fowler, illustrating that He protects His people from entering traps and also rescues them if they fall into |
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Psalms 91:3 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the reality of spiritual warfare, illustrating how Satan ensnares individuals through subtlety and deception, much like a fowler traps birds. He explains tha |
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Psalm 17 by Henry Law | F. B. Meyer, Andrew Murray, and A. J. Gordon delve into the profound truths of Romans 6:11, emphasizing the believer's death to sin and life in Christ. They discuss the sensitivity |
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The Gospel and Its Ministry by Robert Anderson | Greek Word Studies delves into the concept of 'snare' (pagis), describing it as a trap that can unexpectedly endanger or bring one under the control of a hostile force. The snare o |
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Care of Our Feet by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the divine promise that God will keep the feet of His saints, ensuring their safety and guidance through life's slippery paths. He reassures believers that |