Proverbs 23:19 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 23:19-21 MSG (The Message)
Oh listen, dear child—become wise; point your life in the right direction. Don’t drink too much wine and get drunk; don’t eat too much food and get fat. Drunks and gluttons will end up on skid row, in a stupor and dressed in rags.
Proverbs 23:19 KJV (King James Version)
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thine heart in the way.
Proverbs 23:19 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way.
Proverbs 23:19 NCV (New Century Version)
Listen, my child, and be wise. Keep your mind on what is right.
Proverbs 23:19 ASV (American Standard Version)
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.
Proverbs 23:19 NIV (New International Version)
Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path
Proverbs 23:19 NKJV (New King James Version)
Hear, my son, and be wise; And guide your heart in the way.
Proverbs 23:19 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way [of the LORD].
Proverbs 23:19 NLT (New Living Translation)
My child, listen and be wise: Keep your heart on the right course.
Proverbs 23:19 TPT (The Passion Translation)
As you listen to me, my beloved child, you will grow in wisdom and your heart will be drawn into understanding, which will empower you to make right decisions.
Proverbs 23:19 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way.