Proverbs 4:21

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

אַל־יַלִּ֥יזוּ מֵעֵינֶ֑יךָ שָׁ֝מְרֵ֗ם בְּת֣וֹךְ לְבָבֶֽךָ׃

Transliteration

ʾal-yallîzû mēʿênêkā šāmrēm bətôk ləbābekā

Grammar Details

*ʾal-yallîzû*: negative particle + imperfect (jussive), 3rd person masculine plural, hiphil - let them not depart
*mēʿênêkā*: preposition + feminine dual noun + 2nd person masculine singular suffix - from your eyes
*šāmrēm*: imperative, masculine singular, qal + 3rd person masculine plural suffix - keep them
*bətôk*: preposition + masculine singular construct noun - in midst of
*ləbābekā*: masculine singular noun + 2nd person masculine singular suffix - your heart

Word Meanings

*yallîzû*: depart/deviate/turn aside
*šāmrēm*: keep/guard/preserve them
*tôk*: midst/middle/among
*ləbābekā*: your heart/mind/inner self

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
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Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Prov 3:21 : 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Prov 2:1 : 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
Prov 3:3 : 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
Prov 7:1-2 : 1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. 2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.
Ps 40:8 : 8 I delight{H8804)} to do{H8800)} thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

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