Proverbs 4:4 - Robertson's Book Notes (NT)

Proverbs 4:4

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2 For I give you good doctrine:
Do not forsake my law.

3 When I was my father’s son,
^aTender and the only one in the sight of my mother,

4 ^aHe also taught me, and said to me:
“Let your heart retain my words;
^bKeep my commands, and live.

5 ^aGet wisdom! Get understanding!
Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;
^aLove her, and she will keep you.

7 ^aWisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.

8 ^aExalt her, and she will promote you;
She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.

9 She will place on your head ^aan ornament of grace;
A crown of glory she will deliver to you.”

10 Hear, my son, and receive my sayings,
^aAnd the years of your life will be many.

11 I have ^ataught you in the way of wisdom;
I have led you in right paths.

12 When you walk, ^ayour steps will not be hindered,
^bAnd when you run, you will not stumble.

13 Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go;
Keep her, for she is your life.

14 ^aDo not enter the path of the wicked,
And do not walk in the way of evil.

15 Avoid it, do not travel on it;
Turn away from it and pass on.

16 ^aFor they do not sleep unless they have done evil;
And their sleep is¹ taken away unless they make someone fall.

17 For they eat the bread of wickedness,
And drink the wine of violence.

18 ^aBut the path of the just ^bis like the shining sun,
That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.

19 ^aThe way of the wicked is like darkness;
They do not know what makes them stumble.

20 My son, give attention to my words;
Incline your ear to my sayings.

21 Do not let them depart from your eyes;
Keep them in the midst of your heart;

22 For they are life to those who find them,
And health to all their flesh.

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