Bible verses for children
What does your heart reflect?
Proverbs 27:19
Like water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.
Proverbs 27:19 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Still water reflects a face. The proverb uses that familiar picture to help us think about the inner person. Thoughts, desires and loyalties matter beneath appearance, and our choices can give others a glimpse of what we value.
Think about what you chose when you had a chance to help. What does that choice suggest you care about, and what would you like to grow?
Talk about it
What good value would you like your choices to reflect?
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Bible context & readings +
The comparison between water and the heart is a short wisdom image. Its wording has invited different explanations, but it directs attention to the inner person. It is not a claim that we can read another person’s entire heart from one action.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help goodness grow within us and show through our choices. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.