Bible verse

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

Proverbs 19:20 · BSB

Proverbs 19:20 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 19.

16 He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.

17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

24 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.

Read all of Proverbs 19

Proverbs 19:20 in other translations

KJV

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

ASV

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

ERV

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

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