Proverbs 4:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life.

Cross References

Luke 6:45

Good people do good things because of the good in their hearts. Bad people do bad things because of the evil in their hearts. Your words show what is in your heart.

Proverbs 13:3

Keep what you know to yourself, and you will be safe; talk too much, and you are done for.

Jeremiah 17:9

You people of Judah are so deceitful that you even fool yourselves, and you can't change.

Matthew 15:19

Out of your heart come evil thoughts, murder, unfaithfulness in marriage, vulgar deeds, stealing, telling lies, and insulting others.

Proverbs 23:19

Listen to me, my children! Be wise and have enough sense to follow the right path.

Proverbs 28:26

Only fools would trust what they alone think, but if you live by wisdom, you will do all right.

Mark 14:38

Stay awake and pray that you won't be tested. You want to do what is right, but you are weak.”

Deuteronomy 4:9

You must be very careful not to forget the things you have seen God do for you. Keep reminding yourselves, and tell your children and grandchildren as well.

Hebrews 12:15

Make sure that no one misses out on God's wonderful kindness. Don't let anyone become bitter and cause trouble for the rest of you.

Proverbs 4:7

The best thing about Wisdom is Wisdom herself; good sense is more important than anything else.

Proverbs 3:21

My child, use common sense and sound judgment! Always keep them in mind.

Proverbs 22:5

Crooks walk down a road full of thorny traps. Stay away from there!

Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman will be respected, but a man must work hard to get rich.

Ecclesiastes 5:13

I have seen something terribly unfair. People get rich, but it does them no good.

Matthew 15:18

But the words that come out of your mouth come from your heart. And they are what make you unfit to worship God.

2 Kings 10:31

But Jehu did not completely obey the commands of the LORD God of Israel. Instead, he kept doing the sinful things that Jeroboam had caused the Israelites to do.

Proverbs 16:17

God's people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go.