KJV ORIGINAL
Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Keep them always close to your heart, and wear them around your neck.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying to keep God's teachings constantly with you, making them a central part of who you are.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a father's instruction to his son about wisdom and following God's commands. In ancient Hebrew culture, people would literally bind scripture passages in small boxes (phylacteries) on their foreheads and arms, or wear them as pendants around their necks as physical reminders of God's law. The imagery of binding something to the heart and neck represents making these teachings an inseparable part of one's identity and daily life.
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