KJV ORIGINAL
Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't let them leave your sight; keep them in the center of your heart.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urging us to keep God's words constantly before us and deeply treasured in our hearts.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King Solomon's fatherly instruction to his son, where he's teaching about the importance of wisdom and God's words. In ancient Hebrew culture, fathers were responsible for passing down both practical and spiritual wisdom to their children. The heart was understood as the center of thought, emotion, and decision-making, not just feelings.
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