Proverbs 7:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Follow my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as carefully as you protect your eyes.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that God's commands are life-giving and should be treasured and protected like our most precious possessions.

📚 Historical Context

This comes from the book of Proverbs, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, writing around 950 BC. The phrase 'apple of thine eye' refers to the pupil, which was considered the most precious and protected part of the eye. In ancient Hebrew culture, following God's law wasn't seen as burdensome rules, but as the path to a flourishing life.

Explore Similar Verses

Matthew 22:39

And the second commandment is just as important: You must love your neighbor as much as you love yourself.

Proverbs 7:1

My son, hold onto my words and treasure my instructions within yourself.

Deuteronomy 17:19

The king must keep this copy of God's law with him and read from it every day of his life. This way he will learn to respect and honor the LORD his God, and he will carefully obey all the words of this law and these commands.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources