New International Version Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. New Living Translation Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life. English Standard Version Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Berean Standard Bible Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. Berean Literal Bible Listen to counsel and receive discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter end. King James Bible Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. New King James Version Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days. New American Standard Bible Listen to advice and accept discipline, So that you may be wise the rest of your days. NASB 1995 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise the rest of your days. NASB 1977 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise the rest of your days. Legacy Standard Bible Listen to counsel and receive discipline, That you may be wise in the end of your days. Amplified Bible Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction, That you may be wise in the time to come. Berean Annotated Bible Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. Christian Standard Bible Listen to counsel and receive instruction so that you may be wise later in life. Holman Christian Standard Bible Listen to counsel and receive instruction so that you may be wise later in life. American Standard Version Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Contemporary English Version Pay attention to advice and accept correction, so you can live sensibly. English Revised Version Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. GOD'S WORD® Translation Listen to advice and accept discipline so that you may be wise the rest of your life. Good News Translation If you listen to advice and are willing to learn, one day you will be wise. International Standard Version Listen to advice and accept discipline, and you'll be wise for the rest of your life. NET Bible Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life. New Heart English Bible Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. Webster's Bible Translation Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleListen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. World English Bible Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHear counsel and receive instruction, "" So that you are wise in your latter end. Berean Literal Bible Listen to counsel and receive discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter end. Young's Literal Translation Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end. Smith's Literal Translation Hear counsel and receive instruction, so that thou shalt be wise in thy latter state. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end. Catholic Public Domain Version Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days. New American Bible Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may eventually become wise. New Revised Standard Version Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom for the future. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHear counsel and receive instruction that you may be wise in your ways. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Hear counsel and receive instruction so that you may be wise in your ways. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Brenton Septuagint Translation Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, that thou mayest be wise at thy latter end. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Man of Integrity…19A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again. 20Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. 21Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.… Cross References Listen to counsel Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 1:5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel and accept discipline, Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights. Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. Hebrews 12:5-6 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” that you may be wise Proverbs 8:33 Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. the rest of your days. Proverbs 4:10 Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many. Deuteronomy 6:2 so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. Psalm 91:16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.” Proverbs 11:14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance. Proverbs 13:10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised. Proverbs 22:17-19 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge— / for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips. / So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you. Proverbs 4:1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. Treasury of Scripture Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. receive Proverbs 1:8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Proverbs 2:1-9 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; … Proverbs 8:34,35 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors… be Numbers 23:10 Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his! Deuteronomy 8:16 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; Deuteronomy 32:29 O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! Jump to Previous Accept Advice Counsel Discipline Ear End Future Gain Hear Instruction Latter Mayest Open Receive Rest Suggestion Teaching Wisdom WiseJump to Next Accept Advice Counsel Discipline Ear End Future Gain Hear Instruction Latter Mayest Open Receive Rest Suggestion Teaching Wisdom WiseProverbs 19 1. Life and ConductListen to counsel Wisdom begins with humility. In Israel, parents, elders, judges, and other respected leaders instructed the young and helped guide community life. Those who refused sound advice often acted impulsively and suffered avoidable consequences. Pro 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,… and accept discipline, Correction exposes error and trains a person toward upright conduct. Though discipline, also meaning instruction or chastening, may be painful, it is intended to restrain folly, strengthen character, and direct the heart toward what is right. Receiving correction rather than resisting it marks a teachable person. Pro 3:11-12 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD,… that you may be wise Biblical wisdom is practical skill for living under God’s authority. It shapes judgment, speech, relationships, work, and moral choices. Wisdom is gained over time as instruction is heard, correction is received, and truth is put into practice. Pro 8:33 Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. the rest of your days. The benefits of a teachable life continue through every season. Early instruction and repeated correction prepare a person to make sound decisions, avoid destructive paths, and live with enduring understanding. Pro 4:10 Listen, my son, and receive my words… Persons / Places / Events 1. Solomon- Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs are intended to impart wisdom and understanding. 2. Israel - The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally addressed, representing God's chosen people who were to live according to His wisdom and laws. 3. The Wise - A recurring theme in Proverbs, representing those who seek and apply God's wisdom in their lives. 4. The Fool - Often contrasted with the wise, the fool in Proverbs is one who rejects wisdom and discipline. 5. The Path of Wisdom - A metaphorical journey described throughout Proverbs, representing a life lived in accordance with God's guidance and instruction. Teaching Points The Importance of ListeningListening is an active process that requires humility and openness to receive guidance and correction. Accepting Discipline Discipline is not merely punishment but a form of training that shapes character and leads to maturity. The Pursuit of Lifelong Wisdom Wisdom is not a one-time achievement but a lifelong pursuit that requires continual learning and growth. The Role of Community in Wisdom Seeking counsel implies the presence of a community or mentors who can provide guidance and support. The Consequences of Ignoring Counsel Ignoring wise counsel can lead to folly and negative consequences, as seen throughout the book of Proverbs. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 19:20?2. How can we actively "listen to counsel" in our daily lives today? 3. What does Proverbs 19:20 teach about the value of accepting "discipline"? 4. How does Proverbs 19:20 connect with James 1:5 on seeking wisdom? 5. Why is it important to "gain wisdom for the future" according to Proverbs 19:20? 6. How can we ensure our decisions align with the wisdom of Proverbs 19:20? 7. How does Proverbs 19:20 emphasize the importance of listening to advice and accepting instruction? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Proverbs 19:20? 9. How does Proverbs 19:20 relate to the broader theme of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 19? (20) That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.--That "though thy beginning might be small, yet that thy latter end should greatly increase" (Job 8:7)Verse 20. - (Comp. Proverbs 8:10; Proverbs 12:15.) The Septuagint directs the maxim to children, "Hear, O son, the instruction of thy father." That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Wisdom gathered and digested in youth is seen in the prudence and intelligence of manhood and old age. Job 8:7, "Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase." Ecclesiastes 25:6, "O how comely is the wisdom of old men, and understanding and counsel to men of honour! Much experience is the crown of old men, and the fear of God is their glory." "Wer nicht horen will," say the Germans, "muss fuhlen," "He that will not hear must feel." Among Pythagoras's golden words we read - Βουλεύου δὲ πρὸ ἔργου ὅπως μὴ μῶρα τέληται. "Before thou doest aught, deliberate, Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Listenשְׁמַ֣ע (šə·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to counsel עֵ֭צָה (‘ê·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence and accept וְקַבֵּ֣ל (wə·qab·bêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6901: To receive, take discipline, מוּסָ֑ר (mū·sār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint that לְ֝מַ֗עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent you may be wise תֶּחְכַּ֥ם (teḥ·kam) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2449: To be wise the rest of your days. בְּאַחֲרִיתֶֽךָ׃ (bə·’a·ḥă·rî·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 319: The last, end, the future, posterity Additonal Resources Proverbs 19:20 Blue Letter BibleProverbs 19:20 Bible Gateway Proverbs 19:20 Bible.com Proverbs 19:20 NIV |
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