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Proverbs 4:13

Proverbs 4:13
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Take fast hold of instruction,.... Not the law, as Jarchi and Gersom interpret it; but the instruction of wisdom, the doctrine of Christ or the Gospel; see Pro 8:1; which is an instruction into the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Proverbs 4:4-20

The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2Sa 23:2 etc.; 1Ch 28:9; 1Ch 29:17; Psa 15:1-5; Psa 24:1-10; Ps. 37. Pro 4:7 Or, “The beginning of wisdom is - get…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 4:1-13

Here we have,

I. The invitation which Solomon gives to his children to come and receive instruction from him (Pro 4:1, Pro 4:2): Hear, you children, the instruction of a father. That is, 1. "Let my…