Proverbs 19:20

World English Bible (2000)

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:15 : 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
  • Luke 16:19-23 : 19 "Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day. 20 A certain beggar, named Lazarus, was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 and desiring to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table. Yes, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 It happened that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried. 23 In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.
  • Num 23:10 : 10 Who can count the dust of Jacob, or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous! Let my last end be like his!"
  • Deut 8:16 : 16 who fed you in the wilderness with manna, which your fathers didn't know; that he might humble you, and that he might prove you, to do you good at your latter end:
  • Deut 32:29 : 29 Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
  • Ps 37:37 : 37 Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.
  • Ps 90:12 : 12 So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
  • Ps 90:14 : 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your loving kindness, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
  • Prov 1:8 : 8 My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:
  • Prov 2:1-9 : 1 My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you; 2 So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding; 4 If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures: 5 then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. 7 He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity; 8 that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his saints. 9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
  • Prov 4:1 : 1 Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
  • Prov 8:34-35 : 34 Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts. 35 For whoever finds me, finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 1:5
    78%

    5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

  • Prov 23:19
    78%

    19Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!

  • Prov 19:21
    77%

    21There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.

  • Prov 22:17
    75%

    17Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

  • Prov 8:33
    75%

    33Hear instruction, and be wise. Don't refuse it.

  • Prov 12:15
    75%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

  • Prov 19:19
    75%

    19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    74%

    31The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

    32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

  • Prov 4:10
    74%

    10Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many.

  • Prov 19:27
    73%

    27If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

  • Prov 23:12
    73%

    12Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

  • Eccl 7:5
    72%

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

  • Prov 20:18
    72%

    18Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!

  • Prov 20:21
    72%

    21An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won't be blessed in the end.

  • Prov 18:15
    72%

    15The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 2:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you;

    2So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;

  • Exod 18:19
    72%

    19Listen now to my voice. I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You represent the people before God, and bring the causes to God.

  • Prov 15:22
    72%

    22Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

  • Job 22:21-22
    2 verses
    72%

    21"Acquaint yourself with him, now, and be at peace. Thereby good shall come to you.

    22Please receive instruction from his mouth, and lay up his words in your heart.

  • Job 34:16
    72%

    16"If now you have understanding, hear this. Listen to the voice of my words.

  • Deut 32:29
    71%

    29Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!

  • Prov 5:1
    71%

    1My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding:

  • Prov 13:18
    71%

    18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

  • Prov 9:9
    71%

    9Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

  • Prov 24:6
    71%

    6for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.

  • Prov 10:8
    71%

    8The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

  • Prov 4:20
    71%

    20My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.

  • Prov 10:17
    71%

    17He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

  • Prov 29:20
    71%

    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 1:3
    71%

    3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;

  • Prov 20:5
    70%

    5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

  • Job 36:18
    70%

    18Don't let riches entice you to wrath, neither let the great size of a bribe turn you aside.

  • Prov 16:22-23
    2 verses
    70%

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

    23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 29:1
    70%

    1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

  • Prov 15:5
    70%

    5A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 16:20
    70%

    20He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

  • Prov 13:1
    70%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

  • Prov 27:12
    70%

    12A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

  • Prov 19:25
    70%

    25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

  • Prov 17:10
    70%

    10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Job 33:33
    70%

    33If not, listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom."

  • Eccl 9:17
    70%

    17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

  • Job 5:27
    70%

    27Look this, we have searched it, so it is. Hear it, and know it for your good."

  • Prov 4:1
    70%

    1Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;

  • Prov 8:10
    70%

    10Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

  • Prov 17:24
    70%

    24Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.