Proverbs 3:21
My son, hold on to good judgment and wise decisions—don't let them out of your sight,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
In Context
22for they will be life to you, and an ornament for your neck.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:9Just make sure to be very careful, and really watch what you do, so you don't forget the things you've seen. Keep them in mind as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.
Deuteronomy 32:46he told them, “Think about all these words I've declared to you today, so you can order your children to follow carefully everything in this law.
Proverbs 2:7He gives good judgment to those who live right; he defends those who have good sense.
Proverbs 4:6Don't give up on wisdom for she will keep you safe. Love wisdom and she will protect you.
Proverbs 19:8If you become wise, you have good self-esteem; if you learn good sense you'll be successful.
John 15:6Anyone who doesn't remain in me is like a branch that is thrown out and dries up. Such branches are gathered together, thrown into the fire and burned.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:14-21
The Excellency of Wisdom; Happiness of Those Who Find Wisdom. 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a… Read the whole commentary →