Verse Comparison: Proverbs 23:19
American Standard Version
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.
Amplified® Bible
Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your mind in the way [of the Lord].
Contemporary English Version
Listen to me, my children! Be wise and have enough sense to follow the right path.
Darby English Version
Thou, my son, hear and be wise, and direct thy heart in the way.
Good News Bible
Listen, my child, be wise and give serious thought to the way you live.
King James Version
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
New American Standard Bible
Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way.
New International Version
Listen, my son, and be wise,
and keep your heart on the right path.
New King James Version
Hear, my son, and be wise;
And guide your heart in the way.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Listen, my son, and grow in wisdom, And direct your heart in the way.
Revised Standard Version
Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your mind in the way.
Young's Literal Translation
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And make happy in the way thy heart,