What does Proverbs 23:19 mean?

Proverbs 23:19 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 23:19 today?

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

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

17Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.

18For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

20Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:

21For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

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