Proverbs 23:19
What does Proverbs 23:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 23:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give ear, my son, and be wise, guiding your heart in the right way.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And make happy in the way thy heart,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Hear thou, my son, and be wise: and guide thy mind in the way.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thou, my son, hear and be wise, and direct thy heart in the way.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 4:10
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many.
- Proverbs 23:12
Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.
- Proverbs 9:6
Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
- Proverbs 23:26
My son, give me thy heart; And let thine eyes delight in my ways.
- Proverbs 6:6
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise:
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