Proverbs 4:23

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 4:23

BSB

Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

AKJV

Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

CPDV

Preserve your heart with all watchfulness, for life proceeds from this.

ERV

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

NHEB

Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

SMT

Guard thy heart with all watching, for from it the goings forth of life.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 4:23

KeepH5341VerbthyheartH3820Noun MasculinewithalldiligenceH4929Noun MasculineforoutofitaretheissuesH8444Noun FeminineoflifeH2416

Commentary for Proverbs 4:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 4:23

Summary

Guard your inner self as life's source

Event

Warning about heart protection

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC