Proverbs 4:21

Translations

Modern

Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.

Traditional

Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

Literal

Do not let them depart from your eyes—keep them in the midst of your heart.

Latin

Ne recedant ab oculis tuis: custodi ea in medio cordis tui:

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.

Notes

Proverbs 4:20–21

pay attention: See also Proverbs 1:8, 23; 2:1; 5:1–2; 7:1–3; 8:1. The child should let these teachings change his personality, symbolized by his heart. Following wisdom for life needs a change of heart.

Proverbs 4:20–27

Wise people walk through life looking straight ahead.

Related verses

Proverbs 3:21
My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
Proverbs 7:1–2
My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.
Proverbs 3:3
Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Psalm 40:8
I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”
Proverbs 2:1
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

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