Proverbs 4:6
What does Proverbs 4:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 4:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Forsake her not, and she will preserve thee; Love her, and she will keep thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do not give her up, and she will keep you; give her your love, and she will make you safe.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Forsake her not, and she doth preserve thee, Love her, and she doth keep thee.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee: love her, and she shall preserve thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee; love her, and she shall preserve thee.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 2:10
For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;
- 2 Thessalonians 2:10
and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
- Ephesians 3:17
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; to the end that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
- Proverbs 4:21
Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thy heart.
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