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Proverbs 3:21

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21My child, may theyi not escape from your sight;j

may you keep sound wisdom and prudence.

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Footnotes

  1. iGrammatically, “they” most likely refers to clouds (3:20). In context, “they” may refer to wisdom and understanding (3:13).
  2. jLiterally “eyes”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

My son, do not lose sight of these—

keep sound wisdom and discretion,

NIVNew International Version (2011)

My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,

preserve sound judgment and discretion;

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Maintain sound wisdom and discretion.

My son, don’t lose sight of them.

NLTNew Living Translation

My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.

Hang on to them,

KJV 1900King James Version

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes:

Keep sound wisdom and discretion: