Proverbs 3:21
My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
In Context
20By His knowledge the watery depths were broken open, and the clouds dripped with dew.
22They will be life to your soul and adornment to your neck.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:9Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.
Deuteronomy 32:46he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law.
Proverbs 2:7He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,
Proverbs 4:6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.
Proverbs 19:8He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.
John 15:6If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, 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 →