31 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
31 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
31 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
31 Good friend, don't forget all I've taught you; take to heart my commands.
31 My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;
31 My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart.
4 This is what the Lord says to Israel: "Seek me and live;
4 For thus saith the Lord unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:
4 For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: "Seek me and live;
4 God's Message to the family of Israel: "Seek me and live.
4 For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: "Seek Me and live;
4 Now this is what the Lord says to the family of Israel: "Come back to me and live!
(Read Amos 5:1-6)
The convincing, awakening word must be heard and heeded, as well as words of comfort and peace; for whether we hear or forbear, the word of God shall take effect. The Lord still proclaims mercy to men, but they often expect deliverance from such self-invented forms as make their condemnation sure. While they refuse to come to Christ and to seek mercy in and by him, that they may live, the fire of Divine wrath breaks forth upon them. Men may make an idol of the world, but will find it cannot protect.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 3:1
Commentary on Proverbs 3:1-6
(Read Proverbs 3:1-6)
In the way of believing obedience to God's commandments health and peace may commonly be enjoyed; and though our days may not be long upon earth, we shall live for ever in heaven. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; God's mercy in promising, and his truth in performing: live up to them, keep up thine interest in them, and take the comfort of them. We must trust in the Lord with all our hearts, believing he is able and wise to do what is best. Those who know themselves, find their own understandings a broken reed, which, if they lean upon, will fail. Do not design any thing but what is lawful, and beg God to direct thee in every case, though it may seem quite plain. In all our ways that prove pleasant, in which we gain our point, we must acknowledge God with thankfulness. In all our ways that prove uncomfortable, and that are hedged up with thorns, we must acknowledge him with submission. It is promised, He shall direct thy paths; so that thy way shall be safe and good, and happy at last.