Proverbs 3:21
My son, always keep doing things that are right and things that are smart. If you do that,
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
In Context
22you will live many years and be honored and respected {people will honor and respect you}.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:9“But be very careful! [DOU, IDM] Do not forget what you [SYN] have seen God do. Remember those things as long as you are alive. Tell them to your children and your grandchildren.
Deuteronomy 32:46Moses/I said, “Never forget all these commands that I have been giving you today. Teach these laws to your children, in order that they will faithfully obey all of them.
Proverbs 2:7He gives good advice to those who conduct their lives as they should. He protects [MET] those who do what is right.
Proverbs 4:6Do not turn away from wisdom, because if you are wise, you will be protected from all evil/danger. If you love wisdom, wisdom [PRS] will guard you.
Proverbs 19:8Those who become wise [IDM] are doing a favor for themselves; those who get good sense will prosper.
John 15:6A gardener cuts off and throws away useless branches. Then, after they dry up, he picks them up and throws them into a fire and burns them [SIM]. Similarly, everyone who does not remain having a close relationship with me, God will get rid of.
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 →