Proverbs 6:21

21 but bind them upon thy soul continually, and hang them as a chain about thy neck.

Proverbs 6:21 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 6:21

Bind them continually upon thine heart
Not upon the head or arm, as the words of the law were to be bound, ( Deuteronomy 6:3 ) ; to which there seems to be an allusion; and which may confirm the sense of the words given, that this respects the law of God itself, and the precepts of it, instructed in by parents; but they should be bound upon the heart, and have an abiding place in the understanding, affections, memory, and will; [and] tie them about thy neck;
as an ornament, instead of a necklace of pearl, or chains of gold; they should be so far from being thought burdensome and troublesome, that they should be reckoned comely and graceful; see ( Proverbs 1:9 ) ( Proverbs 3:3 Proverbs 3:22 ) .

Proverbs 6:21 In-Context

19 An unjust witness kindles falsehoods, and brings on quarrels between brethren.

20 son, keep the laws of thy father, and reject not the ordinances of thy mother:

21 but bind them upon thy soul continually, and hang them as a chain about thy neck.

22 Whensoever thou walkest, lead this along and let it be with thee; that it may talk with thee when thou wakest.

23 For the commandment of the law is a lamp and a light; a way of life; reproof also and correction: