Proverbs Chapter 7

Welcome back to the Daily Proverbs with Daniah! In today’s proverb, Daniah shares her insight about the difference between “want” and “will” within the Scriptures. Beyond that, what does it mean when the Bible says, “heart’s desire?” And what does God mean when He talks about “the apple of the eye”?

Scripture References:

Then ADONAI said to Abram, “Get going out from your land, and from your relatives, and from your father’s house, to the land that I will show you. My heart’s desire is to make you into a great nation, to bless you, to make your name great so that you may be a blessing.

- Genesis 12:1-2 TLV

My heart’s desire is to make My covenant between Me and you, and then I will multiply you exceedingly much.”

- Genesis 17:2 TLV

May He grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans.

- Psalm 20:5 TLV

You granted him his heart’s desire, and You did not withhold the request of his lips. Selah

- Psalm 21:3 TLV

Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for Israel is for their salvation.

- Romans 10:1 TLV