Translations
Modern
My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.
Traditional
My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
Literal
My son, keep my words and treasure my commands within you.
Latin
Fili mi, custodi sermones meos, et præcepta mea reconde tibi. Fili,
Original
Hebrew
English
My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.
Notes
This is the final section in Proverbs 1–9 that warns about the dangers of promiscuous women (see also Proverbs 2:16–22; 5:1–23; 6:20–35).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: Preserved by Wisdom Commandments: General Scriptures Concerning Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning