What does Proverbs 19:20 mean?

Proverbs 19:20 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 19:20 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

21There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

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