Devine Scripture

Proverbs 4:21

Proverbs chapter 4 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thy heart.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thy heart.

Context

v.20My son, attend to my words; Incline thine ear unto my sayings.

v.21This passage

v.22For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 2:1

    My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee;

  • Psalms 40:8

    I delight to do thy will, O my God; Yea, thy law is within my heart.

  • Proverbs 3:3

    Let not kindness and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:

  • Proverbs 3:21

    My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

  • Proverbs 7:1

    My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee.