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always treasure my commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />My son, keep my words And treasure my commandments within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />My son, keep my words And treasure my commandments within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />My son, keep my words, And treasure my commandments within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />My son, keep my words And treasure my commandments within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />My son, keep my words And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My son, obey my words, and treasure my commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My son, obey my words, and treasure my commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My son, pay close attention and don't forget what I tell you to do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My son, pay attention to my words. Treasure my commands that are within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />My child, remember what I say and never forget what I tell you to do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My son, guard what I say and treasure my commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My child, keep my words and treasure up my commands in your own keeping. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My son! Keep my sayings, "" And lay up my commands with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> My son! keep my sayings, And my commands lay up with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My son, watch my words, and thou shalt hide my commands with thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My son, keep my words, and lay up my precepts with thee. Son, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />My son, guard my words and conceal my precepts within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My son, keep my words, and treasure my commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My child, keep my words and store up my commandments with you;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />MY son, keep my words and hide my commandments within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My son, keep my words and hide my commandments in your heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>My</i> son, keep my words, and hide with thee my commandments. <i>My</i> son, honour the Lord, and thou shalt be strong; and fear none but him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/7-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1135" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/7.htm">Warnings about the Adulteress</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">My son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šə·mōr (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/561.htm" title="561: ’ă·mā·rāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Speech, word. From 'amar; something said.">my words</a> <a href="/hebrew/6845.htm" title="6845: tiṣ·pōn (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to hide; by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically to protect, to lurk.">and treasure</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: ū·miṣ·wō·ṯay (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 1cs) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">my commandments</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">within you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Keep my commandments and live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-1.htm">Proverbs 4:1-4</a></span><br />Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. / For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive. / When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1-5</a></span><br />My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-9</a></span><br />These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. / Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11</a></span><br />I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Proverbs 3:1-4</a></span><br />My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. / Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a></span><br />If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22-25</a></span><br />Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97</a></span><br />Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-20.htm">Proverbs 6:20-23</a></span><br />My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. / Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. / When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14-17</a></span><br />But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. / From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. / All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a></span><br />This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-10.htm">John 15:10</a></span><br />If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with you.</p><p class="hdg">My son</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-8.htm">Proverbs 1:8</a></b></br> My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Proverbs 3:1</a></b></br> My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:</p><p class="hdg">keep</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Luke 8:15</a></b></br> But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep <i>it</i>, and bring forth fruit with patience.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a></b></br> But he said, Yea rather, blessed <i>are</i> they that hear the word of God, and keep it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/14-23.htm">John 14:23</a></b></br> Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.</p><p class="hdg">lay</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1-7</a></b></br> My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-14.htm">Proverbs 10:14</a></b></br> Wise <i>men</i> lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish <i>is</i> near destruction.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/11-28.htm">Deuteronomy 11:28</a></b></br> And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/4-4.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-23.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-4.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-2.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-15.htm">Store</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-4.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-21.htm">Within</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-23.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/7-2.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-2.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-14.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-2.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-5.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Store</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-14.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-18.htm">Within</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-5.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-1.htm">Solomon persuades to a sincere and kind familiarity with wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-6.htm">In an example of his own experience he shows</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-10.htm">the cunning of a harlot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-22.htm">and the desperate simplicity of a young wanton</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-24.htm">He detests such wickedness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It reflects the tradition of passing down wisdom from one generation to the next, emphasizing the importance of familial instruction. In a broader biblical context, it can be seen as God addressing His children, highlighting the intimate relationship between God and believers.<p><b>keep my words</b><br>The call to "keep" suggests active obedience and careful attention. In the Hebrew tradition, keeping God's words was central to the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This phrase underscores the importance of not just hearing but also adhering to divine instruction, similar to the exhortations found in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-9</a>, where the Israelites are commanded to keep God's words in their hearts and teach them diligently.<p><b>and treasure my commandments within you</b><br>To "treasure" implies valuing and safeguarding something precious. This phrase suggests an internalization of God's commandments, making them an integral part of one's life. The idea of treasuring God's commandments is echoed in <a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11</a>, where the psalmist declares, "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." This internalization is crucial for spiritual growth and moral integrity, reflecting the transformative power of God's Word.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He addresses his teachings to his "son," which can be understood as a direct address to his own children or metaphorically to the reader as a child of wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_son.htm">The Son</a></b><br>Represents the reader or the disciple who is being instructed. The term "son" is used to convey a relationship of guidance and mentorship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/commandments.htm">Commandments</a></b><br>Refers to the teachings and instructions that are to be followed. In the context of Proverbs, these are the wise sayings and divine laws that Solomon imparts.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/words.htm">Words</a></b><br>The teachings and wisdom that Solomon imparts, which are to be kept and treasured.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/heart.htm">Heart</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the heart is implied as the place where the commandments are to be treasured, indicating the inner life and moral center of a person.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wisdom.htm">The Importance of Wisdom</a></b><br>Emphasize the value of wisdom and understanding as foundational to a godly life. Just as Solomon instructs his son, we are called to seek and cherish wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/internalizing_god's_word.htm">Internalizing God's Word</a></b><br>Encourage believers to not only read but internalize Scripture, allowing it to transform their hearts and minds. This involves meditation and memorization.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_as_a_response_to_love.htm">Obedience as a Response to Love</a></b><br>Highlight that keeping God's commandments is a response to His love and a demonstration of our love for Him. Obedience is not merely duty but devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart.htm">Guarding the Heart</a></b><br>Stress the importance of guarding one's heart by treasuring God's commandments, as the heart is the wellspring of life and influences actions and decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/passing_on_wisdom.htm">Passing on Wisdom</a></b><br>Encourage the practice of passing on wisdom to the next generation, just as Solomon imparts wisdom to his "son." This involves teaching and modeling godly principles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_proverbs_7_and_john_8_1-11_compare.htm">How does Proverbs 7’s cautionary message align or conflict with the theme of grace and redemption found in John 8:1–11? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_has_cast_a_spell_on_you.htm">What does 'walking in truth' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_jesus_as_propitiation.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer on parenting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_focus_on_her_guilt,_not_his_role.htm">Why does Proverbs 7 focus on the woman’s guilt while largely overlooking the man’s responsibility (vv. 7–9)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 1-27.</span> - 13. <span class="accented">Thirteenth admonitory discourse</span>, containing a warning against adultery, treated under a different aspect from previous exhortations, and strengthened by an example. In this chapter and the following a contrast is drawn between the adulteress and Wisdom. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My son, keep my words.</span> The teacher enjoins his pupil, as in <a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1</a>, to observe the rules which he gives. Lay up, as a precious treasure (see on Proverbs 2:1 and 7). The LXX. adds here a distich which is not in the Hebrew or in any other version, and is not germane to the context, however excellent in itself: "My son, honour the Lord, and thou shalt be strong, and beside him feat no other." With this we may compare <a href="/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5</a> and <a href="/isaiah/8-12.htm">Isaiah 8:12, 13</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/7-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">My son,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֭נִי</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">keep</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמֹ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my words</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲמָרָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·mā·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_561.htm">Strong's 561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something said</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and treasure</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּצְפֹּ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(tiṣ·pōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6845.htm">Strong's 6845: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hide, to hoard, reserve, to deny, to protect, to lurk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my commandments</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝מִצְוֺתַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miṣ·wō·ṯay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commandment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">within you.</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתָּֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/7-1.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 7:1 My son keep my words (Prov. 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