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Proverbs 4:4

And he directeth me, and he saith to me: `Let thy heart retain my words, Keep my commands, and live.

Proverbs 4:4 · Young's Literal Translation

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Proverbs 4:4 in other translations

KJV King James Version

He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.

WEB World English Bible

He taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.

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In context

1 Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding.

2 For good learning I have given to you, My law forsake not.

3 For, a son I have been to my father--tender, And an only one before my mother.

4 And he directeth me, and he saith to me: `Let thy heart retain my words, Keep my commands, and live.

5 Get wisdom, get understanding, Do not forget, nor turn away From the sayings of my mouth.

6 Forsake her not, and she doth preserve thee, Love her, and she doth keep thee.

7 The first thing is wisdom--get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.

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