Proverbs 3:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 3:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 3:21 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 3:21 — KJV
“My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:”
— Proverbs 3:21 (KJV)
Proverbs 3:21 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 3:21
“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;”
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“Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.”
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“Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.”
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“And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.”
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“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:”
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