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Proverbs 4:21

Proverbs 4:21 is verse 21 of Proverbs chapter 4, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.

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King James Version

Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

World English Bible

Let them not depart from your eyes. Keep them in the center of your heart.

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Proverbs 4:19–23 · Berean Standard Bible

19 But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble.

20 My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

21 Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.

22 For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.

23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 3:3

Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

Proverbs 3:21

My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

Proverbs 2:1

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

Psalms 40:8

I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”

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