Proverbs 4:23
What does Proverbs 4:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 4:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And keep watch over your heart with all care; so you will have life.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Above every charge keep thy heart, For out of it <FI>are<Fi> the outgoings of life.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752With all watchfulness keep thy heart, because life issueth out from it.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Keep thy heart more than anything that is guarded; for out of it are the issues of life.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 6:45
The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
- Proverbs 13:3
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
- Proverbs 11:16
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
- Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, railings:
- Ecclesiastes 5:13
There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept by the owner thereof to his hurt:
- Proverbs 4:7
Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
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