Proverbs 4:13

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Hold fast to discipline, don't let it go; guard it, for it is your life.

Berean Standard Bible:

Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Take fast hold^{H2388} of instruction^{H4148}; let her not go^{H7503}: keep^{H5341} her; for she is thy life^{H2416}.

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Commentary for Proverbs 4:13

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H2388
   There are 266 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָזַק
   Transliteration: châzaq
   Pronunciation: khaw-zak'
   Description: a primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer; aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand.
   
2. Strong's Number: H4148
   There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מוּסָר
   Transliteration: mûwçâr
   Pronunciation: moo-sawr'
   Description: from יָסַר; properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint; bond, chastening(-eth), chastisement, check, correction, discipline, doctrine, instruction, rebuke.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7503
   There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָפָה
   Transliteration: râphâh
   Pronunciation: raw-faw'
   Description: a primitive root; to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative); abate, cease, consume, draw (toward evening), fail, (be) faint, be (wax) feeble, forsake, idle, leave, let alone (go, down), (be) slack, stay, be still, be slothful, (be) weak(-en). See רָפָא.
   
4. 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).
   
5. Strong's Number: H2416
   There are 452 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חַי
   Transliteration: chay
   Pronunciation: khah'-ee
   Description: from חָיָה; alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively; [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop.