Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About The Heart?
10 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding The Heart in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about the heart. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About The Heart
- 1Psalms 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. right: or, constant”
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- 3Proverbs 4:23
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. with: Heb. above all keeping”
KJV - 4Proverbs 15:13
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”
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- 8Matthew 12:34
“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”
KJV - 9Matthew 22:37
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
KJV - 10John 7:38
“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”
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Subtopics of The Heart
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Heart? (6 Verses)
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. right: or, constant”
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. with: Heb. above all keeping”
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”
“As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.”
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Heart? (4 Verses)
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About The Heart
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about the heart. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about the heart and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about the heart is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on the heart needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about the heart with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about the heart, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About The Heart?
You have studied 10 verses about the heart. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.