Proverbs 3:21 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 3:21

19 ^aThe Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;

20 By His knowledge the depths were ^abroken up,
And clouds drop down the dew.

21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

22 So they will be life to your soul
And grace to your neck.

23 ^aThen you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

25 ^aDo not be afraid of sudden terror,
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;

26 For the Lord will be your confidence,
And will keep your foot from being caught.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 3:21

American Standard Version
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

Amplified® Bible
My son, let them not escape from your sight, but keep sound {and} godly Wisdom and discretion,

Contemporary English Version
My child, use common sense and sound judgment! Always keep them in mind.

Darby English Version
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion:

Good News Bible
My child, hold on to your wisdom and insight. Never let them get away from you.

King James Version
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

New American Standard Bible
My son, let them not vanish from your sight; Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

New International Version
My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment,
do not let them out of your sight;

New King James Version
My son, let them not depart from your eyes'
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
My son, let them not vanish from your sight; Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

Revised Standard Version
My son, keep sound wisdom and discretion; let them not escape from your sight,

Young's Literal Translation
My son! let them not turn from thine eyes, Keep thou wisdom and thoughtfulness,

New English Translation
My child, do not let them¹ escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.²