Proverbs 4:13

“Take hold of correction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.”

Proverbs 4:13 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 4:13, word by word

Take holdהַחֲזֵקhachazek

seize

To take hold of something or someone and not let go.

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of correctionמּוּסָרmusar

discipline, correction

Discipline: teaching that straightens, sometimes with punishment; it comes from the verb "discipline."

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let goתֶּרֶףteref

let go

To let go, leave: "let me go".

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guard herנִצְּרֶnitsre

observe

To put into practice what is commanded and guard it like a treasure.

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is your lifeחַיֶּיchaye

life

The span and strength of being alive, which come from God.

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The context

12When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; and if you run, you will not stumble.

13 · This verse (above)

14Into the path of the wicked do not enter, and do not walk in the way of evil men.

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