Devine Scripture

Proverbs 4:23

Proverbs chapter 4 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

Context

v.22For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh.

v.23This passage

v.24Put away from thee a wayward mouth, And perverse lips put far from thee.

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.