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Berean Standard Bible

“My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.”

Proverbs 3:21

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Solomon writes as a father urging his son to treasure wisdom. This verse sits in a section on the benefits of trusting God and holding wisdom close.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

World English Bible (WEB)

My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

King James Version (KJV)

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

American Standard Version (ASV)

My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Hijo mío, no se aparten estas cosas de tus ojos; guarda la ley y el consejo;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Hijo mío, sé prudente y no pierdas de vista la discreción,

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