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 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 4:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:2“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”Romans 12:1“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”Psalms 119:105“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”Psalms 51:10“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”Proverbs 3:6“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”Proverbs 22:6“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”Proverbs 14:12“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”Isaiah 55:8“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.”Hebrews 4:12“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit.”James 1:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”1 Peter 2:9“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.”2 Timothy 3:16“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”Colossians 3:2“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”Micah 6:8“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”Ecclesiastes 3:1“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”Luke 6:31“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
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