Mishle 3:1

1 Beni (my son), forget not my torah; but let thine lev keep my mitzvot;

Mishle 3:1 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 3:1

My son, forget not my law
Or, "doctrine" ^F5; the doctrine of Christ, the Gospel, and the several truths of it; which, being of the utmost moment and importance, should be kept in memory, and not let slip, or be in the least slighted and neglected; see ( Hebrews 2:1-3 ) ; but let thine heart keep my commandments;
as the ark, or chest, kept the two tables of the law put into it; it denotes a cordial affection for the commandments and ordinances of Christ, a hearty attention and obedience to them, and a constant and cheerful observance of them, flowing from love and gratitude to him, ( John 14:15 John 14:21 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F5 (ytrwt) "doctrinae meae", Piscator, Michaelis; "institutionem meam", Schultens; "doctrinam meam", Cocceius.

Mishle 3:1 In-Context

1 Beni (my son), forget not my torah; but let thine lev keep my mitzvot;

2 For orekh yamim (length of days), and shnot chayyim, and shalom, shall they add to thee.

3 Let not chesed and emes forsake thee; bind them about thy neck; write them upon the luach (tablet) of thine lev;

4 So shalt thou find chen and seichel tov in the eyes of Elohim and adam.

5 Trust in Hashem with all thine lev, and lean not unto thine own binah (understanding).