Proverbs 4:6
Do not give her up, and she will keep you; give her your love, and she will make you safe.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
In Context
5Get wisdom, get true knowledge; keep it in memory, do not be turned away from the words of my mouth.
7The first sign of wisdom is to get wisdom; go, give all you have to get true knowledge.
Cross References
Proverbs 2:10For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasing to your soul;
Proverbs 3:21My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.
Ephesians 3:17So that Christ may have his place in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and based in love,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:2-14
Parental Instructions. 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep… Read the whole commentary →