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My child, remember what I say. Keep my commands in your mind.

Obey my commands, so that you live well. Keep my teaching safe. It is as valuable as your own eyes. Keep it always in front of you. Think about my message all the time, as if you have written it on your heart.

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Footnotes

  1. 7:1 In chapters 7-9, Solomon teaches his final lesson to his son. The lesson has three parts.

Warning against the adulterous woman

My son, keep my words
    and store up my commands within you.
Keep my commands and you will live;
    guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.
Bind them on your fingers;
    write them on the tablet of your heart.

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