Proverbs 23:26 cpdv — My son, offer me your heart, and let your eyes keep to my ways.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"My son, offer me your heart, and let your eyes keep to my ways. "

— Proverbs 23:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 23 — Context

23

Purchase truth, and do not sell wisdom, or doctrine, or understanding.

24

The father of the just exults in gladness; he who has conceived the wise will rejoice in him.

25

Let your father and your mother be joyful, and may she who conceived you exult.

26

My son, offer me your heart, and let your eyes keep to my ways.

27

For a loose woman is a deep pit, and a foreign woman is a constricted well.

28

She lies in wait along the way like a robber. And the incautious one whom she sees, she will put to death.

29

Who has woe? Whose father has woe? Who has quarrels? Who falls into pits? Who has wounds without cause? Who has watery eyes?

Proverbs 23:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 23:26 say?
Proverbs 23:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “My son, offer me your heart, and let your eyes keep to my ways. ”
Where is Proverbs 23:26 in the Bible?
Proverbs 23:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 26.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 23:26.
What translation should I read Proverbs 23:26 in?
Proverbs 23:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 23:26?
Proverbs 23:26 reads (CPDV): “My son, offer me your heart, and let your eyes keep to my ways. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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