Proverbs 3:1

1 son, forget not my laws; but let thine heart keep my words:

Proverbs 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.

Proverbs 3:1 In-Context

1 son, forget not my laws; but let thine heart keep my words:

2 for length of existence, and years of life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; but bind them about thy neck:

4 so shalt thou find favour: and do thou provide things honest in the sight of the Lord, and of men.

5 Trust in God with all thine heart; and be not exalted in thine own wisdom.