Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
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Verse 21 is found in chapter 4 of Proverbs. The instruction concludes by focusing on inner vigilance: the heart, mouth, eyes, and feet must remain oriented toward the right path. In Proverbs, the heart represents the center of the person and of decision-making. Therefore, guarding the heart does not mean isolating emotions, but protecting the source of conduct. The final call not to turn aside summarizes the ethics of the entire chapter.
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Compare Proverbs 4:21 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Laß sie nicht von deinen Augen fahren, behalte sie in deinem Herzen.
No se aparten de tus ojos; Guárdalas en medio de tu corazón.
Qu'ils ne s'éloignent pas de tes yeux; Garde-les dans le fond de ton coeur;
Non dipartansi quelli giammai dagli occhi tuoi; Guardali in mezzo del tuo cuore;
Não as deixes apartar-se dos teus olhos; guarda-as no íntimo do teu coração.
不可使它們偏離你的眼目, 要存記在你心中。
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