Proverbs 19:8

The Message

Grow a wise heart—you’ll do yourself a favor; keep a clear head—you’ll find a good life.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:20

It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in God.

John 14:21

“The person who knows my commandments and keeps them, that’s who loves me. And the person who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and make myself plain to him.”

Proverbs 17:16

What’s this? Fools out shopping for wisdom! They wouldn’t recognize it if they saw it!

Proverbs 3:21

Dear friend, guard Clear Thinking and Common Sense with your life; don’t for a minute lose sight of them. They’ll keep your soul alive and well, they’ll keep you fit and attractive. You’ll travel safely, you’ll neither tire nor trip. You’ll take afternoon naps without a worry, you’ll enjoy a good night’s sleep. No need to panic over alarms or surprises, or predictions that doomsday’s just around the corner, Because God will be right there with you; he’ll keep you safe and sound.

Psalm 19:11

There’s more: God’s Word warns us of danger and directs us to hidden treasure. Otherwise how will we find our way? Or know when we play the fool? Clean the slate, God, so we can start the day fresh! Keep me from stupid sins, from thinking I can take over your work; Then I can start this day sun-washed, scrubbed clean of the grime of sin. These are the words in my mouth; these are what I chew on and pray. Accept them when I place them on the morning altar, O God, my Altar-Rock, God, Priest-of-My-Altar.

Proverbs 19:9

The person who tells lies gets caught; the person who spreads rumors is ruined.