Proverbs 4:13
Take hold on instruction, leave it not: keep it, because it is thy life.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
In Context
14Be not delighted in the paths of the wicked, neither let the way of evil men please thee.
Cross References
Genesis 32:26And he said to him: Let me go, for it is break of day. He answered: I will not let thee go except thou bless me.
Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and he that shall retain her is blessed.
Proverbs 6:23Because the commandment is a lamp, and the law a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Proverbs 10:17The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.
Ecclesiastes 7:12Wisdom with riches is more profitable, and bringeth more advantage to them that see the sun.
Luke 24:27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded to them in all the scriptures, the things that were concerning him.
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 →