Proverbs 3:21
“¶ My sonne, let not them depart from thine eyes: keepe sound wisedome and discretion.”
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Proverbs 3:21 Context
19The Lord by wisedome hath founded the earth; by vnderstanding hath he established the heauens. 20By his knowledge the depthes are broken vp; and the cloudes droppe downe the dew. 21¶ My sonne, let not them depart from thine eyes: keepe sound wisedome and discretion. 22So shall they bee life vnto thy soule, and grace to thy necke. 23Then shalt thou walke in thy way safely, & thy foot shall not stumble.
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My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
- King James Version
My son, let them not vanish from your sight; Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
- American Standard Version (1901)
My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.
- Basic English Bible
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion:
- Darby Bible
My son, let not them depart from thy eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
- Webster's Bible
My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
- World English Bible
My son! let them not turn from thine eyes, Keep thou wisdom and thoughtfulness,
- Youngs Literal Bible
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
My son, let them not vanish from your sight; Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
- American Standard Version (1901)
My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.
- Basic English Bible
My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion:
- Darby Bible
My son, let not them depart from thy eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
- Webster's Bible
My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
- World English Bible
My son! let them not turn from thine eyes, Keep thou wisdom and thoughtfulness,
- Youngs Literal Bible
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 3:21
3:21 Eyes - The eyes of thy mind. Constantly and seriously meditate upon them.