The meaning of Proverbs 3:5-6 is for the one who believes in God, to trust God with every part of themselves, not relying on their own understanding. In every way possible, we are to give Him thought and consideration, so that He may direct our actions and choices in the way we ought to go.

Meaning of Proverbs 3:5, 6 We should look to Jehovah a God for direction rather than making important decisions all on our own. “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart.” We show that we trust God when we do things his way. We must trust God completely, with our whole heart.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight [some translations: direct] your paths. These verses speak to the great human hunger to know how to make right decisions.

Leaning away from our own understanding and toward God’s by acknowledging and following him means to actively pursue God’s will for your life and doing things God’s way instead of your way (if your way is different). It is living with the confidence that God always does what is best even when you can’t see it as so.