He taught me, and said to me:
“Let your heart retain my words.
Keep my commandments, and live.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 4:4 in context
Proverbs 4:1–7
1
Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction.
Pay attention and know understanding;
2
for I give you sound learning.
Don’t forsake my law.
3
For I was a son to my father,
tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
4
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He taught me, and said to me:
“Let your heart retain my words.
Keep my commandments, and live.
5
Get wisdom.
Get understanding.
Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth.
6
Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you.
Love her, and she will keep you.
7
Wisdom is supreme.
Get wisdom.
Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
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