Proverbs 3:1

Exhortations to Seek Wisdom and Walk with the Lord

3:1 My child, do not forget my teaching,

but let your heart keep my commandments,

Proverbs 3:21

3:21 My child, do not let them escape from your sight;

safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

Proverbs 4:13

4:13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go;

protect it, because it is your life.

Proverbs 4:23

4:23 Guard your heart with all vigilance,

for from it are the sources of life.

Proverbs 6:20

6:20 My child, guard the commands of your father

and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

Proverbs 7:10

7:10 Suddenly a woman came out to meet him!

She was dressed like a prostitute and with secret intent.

Proverbs 13:3

13:3 The one who guards his words guards his life,

but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

Proverbs 13:6

13:6 Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity,

but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Proverbs 16:17

16:17 The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil;

the one who guards his way safeguards his life.

Proverbs 20:28

20:28 Loyal love and truth preserve a king,

and his throne is upheld by loyal love.

Proverbs 22:12

22:12 The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge,

but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

Proverbs 27:18

27:18 The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,

and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

Proverbs 28:7

28:7 The one who keeps the law is a discerning child,

but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.