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20 
My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction)
And do not [a]reject the teaching of your mother;(A)
21 
Bind them continually upon your heart (in your thoughts),
And tie them around your neck.(B)
22 
When you walk about, they (the godly teachings of your parents) will guide you;
When you sleep, they will keep watch over you;
And when you awake, they will talk to you.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 6:20 Lit forsake.

Warning Against Adultery

20 My son,(A) keep your father’s command
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.(B)
21 Bind them always on your heart;
    fasten them around your neck.(C)
22 When you walk, they will guide you;
    when you sleep, they will watch over you;
    when you awake, they will speak to you.

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20 My son, keep your father’s [God-given] commandment and forsake not the law of [God] your mother [taught you].(A)

21 Bind them continually upon your heart and tie them about your neck.(B)

22 When you go, they [the words of your parents’ God] shall lead you; when you sleep, they shall keep you; and when you waken, they shall talk with you.

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