Proverbs 27:19

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As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.

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  • Jas 1:22-25 : 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres—not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—this person will be blessed in what he does.
  • Gen 6:5 : 5 The Lord saw how great the wickedness of humanity had become on the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of their heart was only evil continually.
  • Ps 33:15 : 15 He forms the hearts of them all; He understands all their deeds.
  • Mark 7:21 : 21 For from within, out of the human heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immoralities, thefts, murders,

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    17As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

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    5The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but a person of understanding draws them out.

  • Prov 18:4
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    4The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

  • Prov 23:7
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    7For as he thinks within himself, so is he. He says to you, 'Eat and drink,' but his heart is not with you.

  • Prov 27:20-21
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    20Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, and neither are the eyes of man.

    21The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, but a person is tested by their praise.

  • Prov 16:1-2
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    1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

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  • Prov 15:23
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    23A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!

  • Eccl 8:1
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    1Who is like the wise person, and who knows the meaning of things? The wisdom of a person brightens their face, and the hardness of their face is softened.

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    29A wicked man hardens his face, but an upright person considers their way.

  • Prov 21:1-2
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    1The king's heart is like streams of water in the hand of the LORD; He directs it wherever He pleases.

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  • Jas 1:23-24
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    23For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror.

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  • Prov 27:9
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    9Oil and perfume bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend comes from heartfelt counsel.

  • Job 10:4
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    4Do You have eyes of flesh? Do You see as a mortal sees?

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    19If anyone injures their neighbor, whatever they have done must be done to them.

    20Fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. The same injury that one inflicts on another must also be inflicted on them.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14From the fruit of their lips, people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.

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    11Does a spring pour forth both sweet and bitter water from the same opening?

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    13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but a heart full of sorrow crushes the spirit.

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    25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

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  • Prov 3:4
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    4Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Job 13:9
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    9Would it be well when He examines you? Could you deceive Him as you deceive a mortal?

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    16How much less is a man, who is detestable and corrupt, one who drinks iniquity like water!

  • Prov 26:19
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    19so is the one who deceives their neighbor and says, 'I was only joking!'

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    21Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that will prevail.

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    15In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like a cloud bringing spring rain.

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    35The good person brings out good things from the good treasure of his heart, and the evil person brings out evil things from his evil treasure.

  • Luke 6:45
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    45A good person brings good things out of the good stored up in their heart, and an evil person brings evil things out of the evil stored up in their heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

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    8My heart says about You, 'Seek His face.' Lord, I will seek Your face.

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    3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the Lord tests hearts.

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    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

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    10Will they not instruct you and tell you? Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?

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    21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

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    11One who loves a pure heart and speaks with grace will have the king as his friend.