SIL Translator’s Notes on Proverbs 4:21

4:21

Notice the parallel parts that are similar in meaning:

21a
Do not lose sight of them:

21b
keep them within your heart ;

4:21a–b

Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart: The phrase Do not lose sight of them is identical to 3:21a–b. The phrase keep them within your heart is very similar to 3:1b. Try to keep the figures of eyes or eyesight and heart/mind if possible. If this is not possible, use natural expressions in your language that give the meaning without the figures of speech. For example:

Don’t forget a single word, but think about it all. (Contemporary English Version)

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