Verse 20

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

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.