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Remembering the Counsel of a Wise Father

20 My son, pay attention to my words,
    and listen closely[a] to what I say.
21 Do not let them out of your sight;
    keep them within your heart.
22 For they are life to those who find them,
    and healing to their whole body.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 4:20 Lit. turn your ear
  2. Proverbs 4:22 Lit. flesh

20 My son,(A) pay attention to what I say;
    turn your ear to my words.(B)
21 Do not let them out of your sight,(C)
    keep them within your heart;
22 for they are life to those who find them
    and health to one’s whole body.(D)

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