Verse 20

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

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:15 : 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
  • Luke 16:19-23 : 19 Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day: 20 and a certain beggar named Lazarus was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 and desiring to be fed with the [crumbs] that fell from the rich man's table; yea, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels into Abraham's bosom: and the rich man also died, and was buried. 23 And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
  • Num 23:10 : 10 Who can count the dust of Jacob, Or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, And let my last end be like his!
  • Deut 8:16 : 16 who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not; that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end:
  • Deut 32:29 : 29 Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end!
  • Ps 37:37 : 37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; For there is a [happy] end to the man of peace.
  • Ps 90:12 : 12 So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.
  • Ps 90:14 : 14 Oh satisfy us in the morning with thy lovingkindness, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
  • Prov 1:8 : 8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
  • Prov 2:1-9 : 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee; 2 So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures: 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God. 6 For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding: 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; [He is] a shield to them that walk in integrity; 8 That he may guard the paths of justice, And preserve the way of his saints. 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, And equity, [yea], every good path.
  • Prov 4:1 : 1 Hear, [my] sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
  • Prov 8:34-35 : 34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors. 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.