Proverbs 4:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 4:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 4:21 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 4:21 — KJV
“Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.”
— Proverbs 4:21 (KJV)
Proverbs 4:21 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 4:21
“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;”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 4:21: depart, thine, eyes
“My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 4:21: let, depart, thine
“Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 4:21: let, thine, eyes
“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 4:21: let, thine, keep
“He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 4:21: let, thine, keep
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