Proverbs 4:20-21
Amplified Bible
20
My son, pay attention to my words and be willing to learn;
Open your ears to my sayings.
21
Do not let them escape from your sight;
Keep them in the center of your heart.
Proverbs 4:20-21
New International Version
Proverbs 4:23
Amplified Bible
23
Watch over your heart with all diligence,
For from it flow the springs of life.
Proverbs 4:23
New International Version
Proverbs 10:20
Amplified Bible
20
The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
Proverbs 10:20
New International Version
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
Proverbs 12:20
Amplified Bible
20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:20
New International Version
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
Proverbs 15:13
Amplified Bible
13
A heart full of joy and goodness makes a cheerful face,
But when a heart is full of sadness the spirit is crushed.(A)
Proverbs 15:13
New International Version
Proverbs 15:15
Amplified Bible
15
All the days of the afflicted are bad,
But a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of the circumstances].
Proverbs 15:15
New International Version
15 All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.(A)
Proverbs 15:30
Amplified Bible
30
The light of the eyes rejoices the hearts of others,
And good news puts fat on the bones.
Proverbs 15:30
New International Version
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.(A)
Proverbs 16:1-2
Amplified Bible
Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
16 The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man,
But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
2
All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions],
But the Lord weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth].(A)
Proverbs 16:1-2
New International Version
16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.(A)
Proverbs 16:5
Amplified Bible
5
Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord;
Be assured he will not go unpunished.(A)
Proverbs 16:5
New International Version
Proverbs 16:21-23
Amplified Bible
21
The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].
22
Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
23
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth [in wisdom]
And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 16:21-23
New International Version
22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,(B)
but folly brings punishment to fools.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
- Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
Proverbs 17:3
Amplified Bible
3
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
But the Lord tests hearts.(A)
Proverbs 17:3
New International Version
Proverbs 17:22
Amplified Bible
22
A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones.(A)
Proverbs 17:22
New International Version
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