Proverbs 6:25

6:25 Do not lust in your heart for her beauty,

and do not let her captivate you with her alluring eyes;

Proverbs 11:20

11:20 The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart,

but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

Proverbs 12:20

12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,

but those who promote peace have joy.

Proverbs 12:25

12:25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down,

but an encouraging word brings him joy.

Proverbs 15:15

15:15 All the days of the afflicted are bad,

but one with a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Proverbs 15:28

15:28 The heart of the righteous considers how to answer,

but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Proverbs 16:1

16:1 The intentions of the heart belong to a man,

but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 16:23

16:23 A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise

and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

Proverbs 19:18

19:18 Discipline your child, for there is hope,

but do not set your heart on causing his death.

Proverbs 20:5

20:5 Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water,

but an understanding person draws it out.

Proverbs 22:11

22:11 The one who loves a pure heart

and whose speech is gracious – the king will be his friend.

Proverbs 22:17

The Sayings of the Wise

22:17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise,

and apply your heart to my instruction.

Proverbs 23:17

23:17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,

but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.

Proverbs 24:17

24:17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,

and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,

Proverbs 27:9

27:9 Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice,

likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.

Proverbs 27:11

27:11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad,

so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.

Proverbs 27:19

27:19 As in water the face is reflected as a face,

so a person’s heart reflects the person.

Proverbs 28:14

28:14 Blessed is the one who is always cautious,

but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

Proverbs 28:26

28:26 The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool,

but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.