Proverbs 4:23
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”Proverbs 4:23
What Does Proverbs 4:23 Mean?
Proverbs 4:23 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 4, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 4:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 6:45“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.”Matthew 12:34“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”Mark 7:21“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,”Psalms 139:23“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:”Proverbs 13:3“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”Jeremiah 17:9“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”Matthew 15:19“For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:”Proverbs 23:19“Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.”Proverbs 28:26“He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.”Mark 14:38“Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.”James 1:14“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”Deuteronomy 4:9“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons;”Hebrews 12:15“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;”Proverbs 4:7“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”Proverbs 3:21“My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:”Proverbs 22:5“Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.”Proverbs 11:16“A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.”Ecclesiastes 5:13“There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt.”Matthew 6:21“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”2 Peter 1:5“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;”
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