King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Complete Jewish Bible:
My son, don't let these slip from your sight; preserve common sense and discretion;
Berean Standard Bible:
My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
American Standard Version:
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
My son{H1121}, let not them depart{H3868} from thine eyes{H5869}: keep{H5341} sound wisdom{H8454} and discretion{H4209}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Joshua 1:8
- This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Deuteronomy 6:6
- And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
Deuteronomy 6:9
- And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
Deuteronomy 32:46
- And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.
Deuteronomy 32:47
- For it [is] not a vain thing for you; because it [is] your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong [your] days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.
Proverbs 4:21
- Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
Hebrews 2:1
- ¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let [them] slip.
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Commentary for Proverbs 3:21
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H3868
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לוּז
Transliteration: lûwz
Pronunciation: looz
Description: a primitive root; (compare לָוָה, לוּט and לוּן); to turn aside , i.e. (literally) to depart, (figuratively) be perverse; depart, froward, perverse(-ness). - Strong's Number: H5869
There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַיִן
Transliteration: ʻayin
Pronunciation: ah'-yin
Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). - Strong's Number: H5341
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָצַר
Transliteration: nâtsar
Pronunciation: naw-tsar'
Description: a primitive root; to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.); besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man). - Strong's Number: H8454
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תּוּשִׁיָּה
Transliteration: tûwshîyâh
Pronunciation: too-shee-yaw'
Description: or תֻּשִׁיָּה; from an unused root probably meaning to substantiate; support or (by implication) ability, i.e. (direct) help, (in purpose) an undertaking, (intellectual) understanding; enterprise, that which (thing as it) is, substance, (sound) wisdom, working. - Strong's Number: H4209
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְזִמָּה
Transliteration: mᵉzimmâh
Pronunciation: mez-im-maw'
Description: from זָמַם; a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity); (wicked) device, discretion, intent, witty invention, lewdness, mischievous (device), thought, wickedly.