Pro 27:19 | MHM | STEP | Knowing Ourselves and Others This proverb teaches us about self-examination and understanding other people. Just as water can reflect our face like a mirror, there are ways to see what is truly in our hearts. By looking honestly at our thoughts, feelings, and intentions, we can learn about our true character. The Bible, especially the law of God, acts like a mirror for our soul (James 1:23 ). It is important for everyone to know themselves well, because this helps us grow and change for the better. v. 19 : The Bible says, "As in water face answers to face, so the heart of man to man" . This means that just as water reflects a person’s face, people’s hearts are similar to each other. We can often understand others by thinking about our own feelings and experiences, because God has made human hearts much alike. This is one reason for the rule, "Do to others as you would have them do to you" (Exodus 23:9 ). All people share the same basic nature, whether good or bad, so we should treat others with understanding and kindness.

‏ Proverbs 27:19

Knowing Ourselves and Others

This proverb teaches us about self-examination and understanding other people. Just as water can reflect our face like a mirror, there are ways to see what is truly in our hearts. By looking honestly at our thoughts, feelings, and intentions, we can learn about our true character. The Bible, especially the law of God, acts like a mirror for our soul (James 1:23 ^a). It is important for everyone to know themselves well, because this helps us grow and change for the better.

v. 19: The Bible says, "As in water face answers to face, so the heart of man to man" . This means that just as water reflects a person’s face, people’s hearts are similar to each other. We can often understand others by thinking about our own feelings and experiences, because God has made human hearts much alike. This is one reason for the rule, "Do to others as you would have them do to you" (Exodus 23:9 ^b). All people share the same basic nature, whether good or bad, so we should treat others with understanding and kindness.