Proverbs 23:19

“Heare thou, my sonne, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
- King James Version

Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Give ear, my son, and be wise, guiding your heart in the right way.
- Basic English Bible

Thou, my son, hear and be wise, and direct thy heart in the way.
- Darby Bible

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thy heart in the way.
- Webster's Bible

Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!
- World English Bible

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And make happy in the way thy heart,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thy heart in the way.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:19


23:19 Guide - Order the whole course of thine affections and actions. In the way - In God's way.


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