לֵב lêb

Meaning

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything

In the King James Version: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom.

Derivation: a form of H3824 (לֵבָב);

Where it is used

• Proverbs 10:8 A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
• Proverbs 10:13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
• Proverbs 10:20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
• Proverbs 10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
• Proverbs 11:12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
• Proverbs 11:20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
• Proverbs 11:29 He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
• Proverbs 12:8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
• Proverbs 12:11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
• Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
• Proverbs 12:23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
• Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
• Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
• Proverbs 14:10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.
• Proverbs 14:13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow.
• Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
• Proverbs 14:30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
• Proverbs 14:33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
• Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
• Proverbs 15:13 A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
• Proverbs 15:14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
• Proverbs 15:15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
• Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
• Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
• Proverbs 15:30 The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
• Proverbs 15:32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
• Proverbs 16:1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
• Proverbs 16:5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
• Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
• Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
• Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
• Proverbs 17:16 Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
• Proverbs 17:18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.
• Proverbs 17:20 The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
• Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
• Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
• Proverbs 18:12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
• Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
• Proverbs 19:3 A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
• Proverbs 19:8 He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
• Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
• Proverbs 20:5 The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
• Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
• Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
• Proverbs 21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the guides of the wicked—are sin.
• Proverbs 22:11 He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.
• Proverbs 22:15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
• Proverbs 22:17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—
• Proverbs 23:7 for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
• Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
• Proverbs 23:15 My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
• Proverbs 23:17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
• Proverbs 23:19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course.
• Proverbs 23:26 My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.
• Proverbs 23:33 Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will utter perversities.
• Proverbs 23:34 You will be like one sleeping on the high seas or lying on the top of a mast:
• Proverbs 24:2 for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.
• Proverbs 24:17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,
• Proverbs 24:30 I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.
• Proverbs 24:32 I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: