The Bible speaks often about the heart of man, both in its beauty and its brokenness. These verses help us understand the importance of guarding our hearts and seeking purity, as the heart is the wellspring of our actions and emotions.
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Bible Verses About The Heart Of Man
Proverbs 4:23 – Guard your heart
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” – Proverbs 4:23
Psalm 51:10 – Create in me a clean heart
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10
Jeremiah 17:9 – The heart is deceitful
“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” – Jeremiah 17:9
Matthew 5:8 – Blessed are the pure in heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” – Matthew 5:8
1 Samuel 16:7 – Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart
“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”” – 1 Samuel 16:7
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Ezekiel 36:26 – God gives a new heart
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” – Ezekiel 36:26
Matthew 15:18-19 – For out of the heart come evil thoughts
“But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. For out of the heart come evil thoughts – murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.” – Matthew 15:18-19
Proverbs 16:9 – The heart plans its way
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” – Proverbs 16:9
Psalm 73:26 – God is the strength of my heart
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26
Matthew 6:21 – For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21
Psalm 19:14 – May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to God
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” – Psalm 19:14
Mark 7:21-22 – Evil thoughts come from within
“For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly.” – Mark 7:21-22
Galatians 6:9 – Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
Psalm 119:11 – I have hidden your word in my heart
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” – Psalm 119:11
Proverbs 21:2 – The Lord weighs the heart
“A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.” – Proverbs 21:2
Proverbs 27:19 – As water reflects the face, so a person’s heart reflects the person
“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” – Proverbs 27:19
Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
John 14:1 – Let not your hearts be troubled
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” – John 14:1
Proverbs 14:30 – A heart at peace gives life to the body
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” – Proverbs 14:30
Psalm 37:4 – Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4
Hebrews 4:12 – The word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12
Psalm 40:8 – I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart
“I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” – Psalm 40:8
Mark 11:23 – Trus in God and believe what you pray for will happen
““Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.” – Mark 11:23
Romans 10:9 – Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” – Romans 10:9
1 Peter 3:15 – Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” – 1 Peter 3:15
Isaiah 26:3 – You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3
Matthew 12:34 – Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks
“You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” – Matthew 12:34
Psalm 19:7 – The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul
“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” – Psalm 19:7
Proverbs 12:25 – Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up
“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” – Proverbs 12:25
2 Chronicles 16:9 – The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him
“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” – 2 Chronicles 16:9
Psalm 33:21 – Our heart rejoices in him
“In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.” – Psalm 33:21
Mark 12:30 – Love the Lord your God with all your heart
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” – Mark 12:30
James 4:8 – Draw near to God and he will draw near to you
“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” – James 4:8
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
Psalm 119:2 – Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart
“Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.” – Psalm 119:2
John 14:27 – Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
Proverbs 15:13 – A happy heart makes the face cheerful
“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” – Proverbs 15:13
Romans 5:5 – God’s love has been poured into our hearts
“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” – Romans 5:5
Jeremiah 29:13 – You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13
Matthew 22:37 – Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind
“Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’'” – Matthew 22:37
Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105
Proverbs 28:26 – He who trusts in his own heart is a fool
“Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.” – Proverbs 28:26
Philippians 4:7 – The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7
Psalm 73:1 – Truly God is good to the upright in heart
“Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.” – Psalm 73:1