Proverbs 4:23
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
Proverbs 4:23 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- With all watchfulness keep thy heart, because life issueth out from it.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.
- DARBYDarby
- Keep thy heart more than anything that is guarded; for out of it are the issues of life.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Above every charge keep thy heart, For out of it are the outgoings of life.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Guard your heart with all diligence, for it is the source of life.
Context: Proverbs 4
21Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
22For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
23Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
24Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
About Proverbs 4: The Path of Wisdom
Solomon implores readers to choose the path of wisdom, guarding their hearts and staying true to righteous ways
Commentary
Proverbs is a book of practical wisdom, and chapter 4 is no exception. It offers a timeless message that is still relevant today: the path of wisdom is the path of life. Like a loving father, Solomon urges his son to listen carefully to his words and to pursue wisdom with all his heart. He emphasizes the importance of guarding one's heart against the influence of the wicked and to stay focused on the path of righteousness. In a world full of distractions and temptations, it's crucial to have a firm foundation of wisdom to guide us. This chapter encourages us to seek wisdom with all our hearts, trusting in God to lead us and empower us along the way.