Proverbs 4:23

God's Word

Guard your heart more than anything else, because the source of your life flows from it.

Cross References

2 Kings 10:31

But Jehu didn’t wholeheartedly obey the teachings of the Lord God of Israel. He didn’t turn away from the sins that Jeroboam led Israel to commit.

Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman wins respect, but ruthless men gain riches.

Proverbs 13:3

Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life. Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of decent people turns away from evil. Whoever watches his way preserves his own life.

Proverbs 22:5

A devious person has thorns and traps ahead of him. Whoever guards himself will stay far away from them.

Proverbs 23:19

My son, listen, be wise, and keep your mind going in the right direction.

Proverbs 28:26

Whoever trusts his own heart is a fool. Whoever walks in wisdom will survive.

Proverbs 3:21

My son, do not lose sight of these things. Use priceless wisdom and foresight.

Proverbs 4:7

The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding with all that you have.

Ecclesiastes 5:13

There is a painful tragedy that I have seen under the sun: Riches lead to the downfall of those who hoard them.

Jeremiah 17:9

“The human mind is the most deceitful of all things. It is incurable. No one can understand how deceitful it is.

Matthew 15:18

But whatever goes out of the mouth comes from within, and that’s what makes a person unclean.

Matthew 15:19

Evil thoughts, murder, adultery, ⌞other⌟ sexual sins, stealing, lying, and cursing come from within.

Mark 14:38

Stay awake, and pray that you won’t be tempted. You want to do what’s right, but you’re weak.”

Luke 6:45

Good people do the good that is in them. But evil people do the evil that is in them. The things people say come from inside them.

Deuteronomy 4:9

However, be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you don’t forget the things which you have seen with your own eyes. Don’t let them fade from your memory as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.

Hebrews 12:15

Make sure that everyone has kindness  from God so that bitterness doesn’t take root and grow up to cause trouble that corrupts many of you.