Proverbs 7:1

1 Dear friend, do what I tell you; treasure my careful instructions.

Proverbs 7:1 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 7:1

My son, keep my words
Doctrines and instructions; which, as a father to a son, or a master to his scholars, he had delivered; these he would have him observe and attend to; and lay up my commandments with thee:
as a treasure in his heart, to be brought out upon occasion; to be kept as valuable, and made use of as an antidote against and a preservative from sinning; see ( Psalms 119:11 ) . The Septuagint and Arabic versions add, what is not in the Hebrew text,

``son, honour the Lord, and thou shalt be strong;''

the Arabic adds,

``and he shall strengthen thee; and fear none besides him.''

Proverbs 7:1 In-Context

1 Dear friend, do what I tell you; treasure my careful instructions.

2 Do what I say and you'll live well. My teaching is as precious as your eyesight - guard it!

3 Write it out on the back of your hands; etch it on the chambers of your heart.

4 Talk to Wisdom as to a sister. Treat Insight as your companion.

5 They'll be with you to fend off the Temptress - that smooth-talking, honey-tongued Seductress.