Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
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Verse 19 is found in chapter 23 of Proverbs. The discipline of children appears within a formative perspective: correction seeks to rescue the young from destructive paths. The section also warns against envying sinners, drinking excessively, and giving oneself to gluttony. The image of a father who wants his son’s heart to be wise shows that moral formation aims at inner transformation, not merely external obedience.
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Compare Proverbs 23:19 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Höre, mein Sohn, und sei weise und richte dein Herz in den Weg.
Oye tú, hijo mío, y sé sabio, Y endereza tu corazón al camino.
Ecoute, mon fils, et sois sage; Dirige ton coeur dans la voie droite.
Ascolta, figliuol mio, e sii savio; E addirizza il tuo cuore nella diritta via.
Ouve tu, filho meu, e sê sábio, e dirige no caminho o teu coração.
我兒啊,你當聽,當存智慧, 好在正道上引導你的心。
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