Proverbs 4:13

Take hold of my instruction; let it not go— 1 But keep it for thyself for thy life. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

In Context

12For when thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; 1 And when thou runnest, thou shalt not be distressed. 1

14Go not in the ways of the ungodly, 1 Neither covet the ways of transgressors. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 32:26And he saw that he prevailed not against him; and he touched the broad part of his thigh, and the broad part of Jacob’s thigh was benumbed in his wrestling with him.

Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to all that lay hold upon her; 1 And she is a secure help to all that stay themselves on her, as on the Lord. 1

Proverbs 6:23For the commandment of the law is a lamp and a light; 1 A way of life; reproof also and correction: 1

Proverbs 10:17Instruction keeps the right ways of life; 1 But instruction unchastened goes astray. 1

Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom in its shadow is as the shadow of silver: 1 And the excellence of the knowledge of wisdom 1 Will give life to him that has it. 1

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 →

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