Proverbs 19:20
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.
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5 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; That the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
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19 Listen, my son, and be wise, And keep your heart on the right path!
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21 There are many plans in a man's heart, But Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
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17 Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
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33 Hear instruction, and be wise. Don't refuse it.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who is wise listens to counsel.
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19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, For if you rescue him, you must do it again.
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31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.
32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
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10 Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many.
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27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son, You will stray from the words of knowledge.
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12 Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to the words of knowledge.
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5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
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18 Plans are established by advice; By wise guidance you wage war!
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21 An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, Won't be blessed in the end.
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15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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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;
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19 Listen 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.
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22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.
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21 "Acquaint yourself with him, now, and be at peace. Thereby good shall come to you.
22 Please receive instruction from his mouth, And lay up his words in your heart.
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16 "If now you have understanding, hear this. Listen to the voice of my words.
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29 Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end!
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1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding:
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18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, But he who heeds correction shall be honored.
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9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
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6 For by wise guidance you wage your war; And victory is in many advisors.
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8 The wise in heart accept commandments, But a chattering fool will fall.
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20 My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.
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17 He is in the way of life who heeds correction, But he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
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20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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3 To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness, justice, and equity;
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5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.
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18 Don't let riches entice you to wrath, Neither let the great size of a bribe turn you aside.
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22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
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1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck Will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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5 A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
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20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
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1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, But a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
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12 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it:
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25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
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10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
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33 If not, listen to me: Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom."
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17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
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27 Look this, we have searched it, so it is; Hear it, and know it for your good."
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1 Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
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10 Receive my instruction rather than silver; Knowledge rather than choice gold.
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24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, But the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.