Proverbs 23:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 23:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 23:19 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 23:19 — KJV
“Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.”
— Proverbs 23:19 (KJV)
Proverbs 23:19 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:19
“And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way. Comfort: Heb. Strengthen”
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“My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. even...: or, even I will rejoice”
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“My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.”
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“And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;”
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“Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. and...: or, that thou bear not sin for him”
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