Cross references
Proverbs 4:23
Guard your heart with all diligence,
for from it flow springs of life.
Proverbs 4:23 has 18 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 18 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Luke 6:45 (836 votes) and Matthew 12:34–35 (587 votes). 31 other verses point back to it. It links with 19 other books, from Exodus 20 to 1 John 5.
Which verses does Proverbs 4:23 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Luke 6:45836 votes
The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.
- Matthew 12:34–35587 votes
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.
- Mark 7:21–23497 votes
For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. …
- Psalm 139:23–24478 votes
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.
- Proverbs 13:3396 votes
He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
- Jeremiah 17:9369 votes
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?
- Matthew 15:19349 votes
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.
- Proverbs 23:19306 votes
Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course.
- Proverbs 28:26271 votes
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
- Mark 14:38253 votes
Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
- James 1:14–15249 votes
- Deuteronomy 4:9226 votes
- Hebrews 12:15193 votes
- Proverbs 4:7185 votes
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
- Proverbs 3:21181 votes
My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
- Proverbs 22:5171 votes
- Proverbs 11:16123 votes
- Ecclesiastes 5:1399 votes
Which verses point to Proverbs 4:23?
The 10 strongest of 31.