22 For they are life unto those that find them: and health unto all their [a]flesh.

23 Keep thine heart with all diligence: for thereout cometh [b]life.

24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and put wicked lips far from thee.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 4:22 That is, they shall have health of body: under the which all other blessings promised in the law are contained.
  2. Proverbs 4:23 For as the heart is either pure or corrupt, so is the whole course of man’s life.

22 for they are life to those who find them
    and health to one’s whole body.(A)
23 Above all else, guard(B) your heart,
    for everything you do flows from it.(C)
24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;
    keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

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