Proverbs 4:13

A Father’s Instruction · Proverbs 4:1–27
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Translations

Modern
Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
Traditional
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Literal
Hold on to instruction; do not let go; Guard her, for she is your life.
Latin
Tene disciplinam, ne dimittas eam; custodi illam, quia ipsa est vita tua.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.

Notes

The father offers his children two choices:

  • Avoid evil to escape its bad effects

  • Choose good for its blessings

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Education Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning