Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.Trust — Wholly rely upon God's promises and providences.Lean not — Under this one kind of carnal confidence, he understands all other confidence in bodily strength, wealth, or friends. read more
4. So shalt thou find favour and good understanding שׂכל , ( sekhel,) regard, reputation, before God and man. That is, both God and man will approve, and you shall prosper. The word sekhel is capable of different meanings. The above is probably the sense here. As in 2 Chronicles 30:22, it denotes the judgment awarded to any one, the favourable opinion had concerning him. Comp. Luke 2:52. read more
5. Here follow precepts bearing more directly on man’s duty to God, and especially as to the regulation of the mind and thoughts in respect to him. Lean not unto thine own understanding That is, as if it were sufficient to direct thee. “In this trust in a will supreme, righteous, loving, was the secret of all true greatness. It anticipates the teaching that man is justified by faith.” Speaker’s Commentary. read more
6. Acknowledge Or, recognise. This is intimately connected with the preceding verse, and supplies a strong motive to obey the counsel there given. Illustrative of the 5th and 6th verses; 2 Chronicles 14:9-15; 2 Kings 19:14, etc.; Ezra 8:21-23; Genesis 24:12-27; Nehemiah 2:4; 1 Samuel 17:46. Direct Level, or make smooth. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 3:4
So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.Understanding — Whereby to know thy duty, and to discern between good and evil.Of God — Grace or favour with God, and that understanding which is good in God's sight. read more