Proverbs 4:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.”
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BSBPD
“Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thy heart.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Let them not turn aside from thine eyes, Preserve them in the midst of thy heart.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Proverbs 4:21 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 4:9Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.
- Psalms 40:8I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”
- Proverbs 2:1My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
- Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
- Proverbs 3:3Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
- Proverbs 3:21My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
- Proverbs 6:21Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck.
- Proverbs 7:1My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.
- Proverbs 7:3Tie them to your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.
- Proverbs 22:18for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.
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