Proverbs 4:13 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Take fast hold of instruction; let {her} not go: keep her; for she {is} thy life.”

Proverbs 4:13

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I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.

When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

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

Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil {men}.

Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.

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Proverbs 4:1

"Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding."

Proverbs 4:2

"For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law."

Proverbs 4:3

"For I was my father's son, tender and only {beloved} in the sight of my mother."

Proverbs 4:4

"He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live."

Proverbs 4:5

"Get wisdom, get understanding: forget {it} not; neither decline from the words of my mouth."

Proverbs 4:6

"Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee."

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