Proverbs 4:25
“Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.”
Proverbs 4:25 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Let thy eyes look straight on, and let thy eyelids go before thy steps.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Let thine eyes look right on, And let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
- DARBYDarby
- Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Let your eyes look straight ahead. Fix your gaze directly before you.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Thine eyes do look straightforward, And thine eyelids look straight before thee.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Let your eyes look straight ahead, and let your gaze be focused before you.
Context: Proverbs 4
23Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
24Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
27Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
About Proverbs 4: The Path of Wisdom
Solomon implores readers to choose the path of wisdom, guarding their hearts and staying true to righteous ways
Commentary
Proverbs is a book of practical wisdom, and chapter 4 is no exception. It offers a timeless message that is still relevant today: the path of wisdom is the path of life. Like a loving father, Solomon urges his son to listen carefully to his words and to pursue wisdom with all his heart. He emphasizes the importance of guarding one's heart against the influence of the wicked and to stay focused on the path of righteousness. In a world full of distractions and temptations, it's crucial to have a firm foundation of wisdom to guide us. This chapter encourages us to seek wisdom with all our hearts, trusting in God to lead us and empower us along the way.