Proverbs 7:2 web — Keep my commandments and live! Guard my teaching as the apple of your eye.

World English Bible

"Keep my commandments and live! Guard my teaching as the apple of your eye."

— Proverbs 7:2, World English Bible

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Proverbs 7:2 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.”
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ASV
“Keep my commandments and live; And my law as the apple of thine eye. ”
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NET
“Keep my commands so that you may live, and obey my instruction as your most prized possession.”
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DRB
“Keep my commandments, and thou shalt live: and my law as the apple of thy eye:”
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BBE
“Keep my rules and you will have life; let my teaching be to you as the light of your eyes;”
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KJVA
“Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.”
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Proverbs 7 — Context

My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you.

Keep my commandments and live! Guard my teaching as the apple of your eye.

Bind them on your fingers. Write them on the tablet of your heart.

Tell wisdom, "You are my sister." Call understanding your relative,

that they may keep you from the strange woman, from the foreigner who flatters with her words.

Proverbs 7:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 7:2 say?

Proverbs 7:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Keep my commandments and live! Guard my teaching as the apple of your eye.”

Where is Proverbs 7:2 in the Bible?

Proverbs 7:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 7, verse 2.

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 7:2.

What translation should I read Proverbs 7:2 in?

Proverbs 7:2 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 7:2?

Proverbs 7:2 reads (WEB): “Keep my commandments and live! Guard my teaching as the apple of your eye.” 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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