Proverbs 4:13

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 4:13

BSB

Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Take hold of discipline. Do not dismiss it. Guard it, for it is your life.

ERV

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

NHEB

Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.

SMT

Lay hold upon instruction, thou shalt not let go: guard her for she is thy life.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 4:13

TakefastholdH2388VerbofinstructionH4148Noun MasculinelethernotgoH7503Verb keepH5341VerbherforsheisthylifeH2416

Commentary for Proverbs 4:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 4:13

Summary

Grip instruction firmly for survival

Event

Instruction described as vital

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC