Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 23:19

"Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way." — Proverbs 23:19 (ASV)

Hear, my son, whatever others may do. (Compare to the comments above on Proverbs 22:19.)

Guide your heart in the way. —That is, of God. (Compare to Isaiah 40:3, and the note on Acts 9:2.)