Proverbs 6:4 kjva — Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids."

— Proverbs 6:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Proverbs 6:4 in Other Translations

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Proverbs 6 — Context

1

My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,

2

Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

3

Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.

4

Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.

5

Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.

6

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

7

Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,

Proverbs 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Proverbs 6:4 say?
Proverbs 6:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.”
Where is Proverbs 6:4 in the Bible?
Proverbs 6:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verse 4.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 6:4.
What translation should I read Proverbs 6:4 in?
Proverbs 6:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 6:4?
Proverbs 6:4 reads (KJVA): “Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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