Proverbs on the Heart
Proverbs 3:1
My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart, for they will give you a long and satisfying life.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will direct you paths.
Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for it effects everything you do.
Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things the Lord hates – no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord among brothers.
Proverbs 6: 20-21
My son, obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your mother’s teaching. Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck.
Proverbs 10:20
The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.
Proverbs 11:20
The Lord hates people with twisted hearts, but he delights in those who have integrity.
Proverbs 12:20
Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil, joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Proverbs 12:25
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.
Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams come true, there is life and joy.
Proverbs 14:13
Laughter can conceal a heavy heart; when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
Proverbs 14:30
A relaxed attitude lengthens life; jealously robs it away.
Proverbs 15:13
A glad hearts makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 16:1
We can gather our thoughts, but the Lord gives the right answer.
Proverbs 16:9
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 17:20
The crooked heart will not prosper; the twisted tongue tumbles into trouble.
Proverbs 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
Proverbs 20:9
Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart; I am pure and free from sin”?
Proverbs 21:4
Haughty eyes, a proud heart, and evil actions are all sin.
Proverbs 26:23
Smooth words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a common clay pot.
Proverbs 27:19
As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the person.
Proverbs 28:14
Blessed are those who have a tender conscience, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.