God to be Acknowledged in All the Affairs of Life
W. Arnot, D. D. Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. There is no hardship in this. This injunction is aimed, not at the speculative atheism which denies that there is a God, but at the much more common practical ungodliness which keeps Him at a distance from human affairs. If the commandment had been, "Acknowledge God in the uncertain and difficult ways of life," it would have met with a more ready compliance. The large, and the formal, and the public men will submit to His decision; but the little, and close, and kindly they will keep to themselves. Let Him compass you about as the atmosphere embraces the earth, going into every interstice, and taking the measure of every movement. "Trust in the Lord at all times; pour out your hearts before Him." (W. Arnot, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. WEB: In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.