Proverbs 4:4 - Forerunner Commentary

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.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 4:4

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American Standard Version
And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;

Amplified® Bible
He taught me and said to me, Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments and live.

Contemporary English Version
said to me: "If you follow my teachings and keep them in mind, you will live.

Darby English Version
And he taught me, and said unto me, Let thy heart retain my words; keep my commandments and live.

Good News Bible
my father would teach me. He would say, "Remember what I say and never forget it. Do as I tell you, and you will live.

King James Version
He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

New American Standard Bible
Then he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live;

New International Version
he taught me and said,
"Lay hold of my words with all your heart;
keep my commands and you will live.

New King James Version
He also taught me, and said to me:
' Let your heart retain my words;
Keep my commands, and live.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live;

Revised Standard Version
he taught me, and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live;

Young's Literal Translation
And he directeth me, and he saith to me: `Let thy heart retain my words, Keep my commands, and live.

New English Translation
he taught me, and he said to me: “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that¹ you will live.

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