💡WEB · Proverbs 23:19
What does Proverbs 23:19 mean?
"Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!"
— Proverbs 23:19 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is right.
Don’t let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not be cut off.
Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!
Don’t be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:
for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
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