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Berean Standard Bible

“My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.”

Proverbs 7:1

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Proverbs 1 to 9 contains a father's speeches urging his son to pursue wisdom. Chapter 7 is the last of the warnings about the adulterous woman, a scene of temptation and its deadly outcome.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.

World English Bible (WEB)

My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you.

King James Version (KJV)

My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

My son, keep my sayings, and let my rules be stored up with you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

HIJO mío, guarda mis razones, y encierra contigo mis mandamientos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Hijo mío, obedece mis palabras y atesora mis mandamientos.

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