KJV ORIGINAL
My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes watch and follow my ways.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking for complete devotion - both heart and attention - to follow God's path.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the collection of wise sayings traditionally attributed to King Solomon, written around 950 BC. In ancient Hebrew culture, the 'heart' represented the center of one's will, emotions, and decision-making, not just feelings. The father-son language reflects both literal parent-child relationships and the spiritual relationship between God and His people.
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