My lovely friend Lee clued me in to Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Thanks Lee.
The wonderful response from Lee when I asked, “I would love that heart quote and where it is in the Bible when you have a chance…”
“Proverbs 4:23
Here it is in a number of versions:
My favorite version is in the NIV — but all are good:
NIV: 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
The Message: 23Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts.
Amplified: 23Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life.
Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life. (WEB)
Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life. (ASV)
And keep watch over your heart with all care; so you will have life. (BBE)
Keep thy heart more than anything that is guarded; for out of it are the issues of life. (DBY)
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (KJV)
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (WBS)
Above all that thou guardest keep thy heart; for out of it are the issues of life. (JPS)
Above every charge keep thy heart, For out of it ‘are’ the outgoings of life. (YLT)”
That was amazing! Thanks Lee!
