Proverbs 3:21
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Proverbs 3:21
Verse 21 exhorts the listener to keep Wisdom and discretion before their eyes, not letting them depart from one’s sight. It envisions a constant, attentive posture: a daily, habitual fidelity to wise instruction. In the household and classroom, this would mean training the young to value prudence and to notice the consequences of choices. The language suggests a devotional practice—internalizing Wisdom so that it shapes perception, decisions, and behavior.
The command reinforces the theological idea that wisdom is lived out through obedience and discernment. Keeping Wisdom before the eyes is a metaphor for ongoing mindfulness of God’s ways, not a one-time decision. It ties knowledge to holy living, implying that true wisdom manifests in character, restraint, and prudent speech.
Practical steps: memorize short wisdom maxims, write down guiding principles, and create daily reminders to choose discretion over impulse. In conversations, pause before reacting; in finances, plan and avoid reckless borrowing; in technology use, set boundaries to protect time and relationships. The aim is to have Wisdom shape perception so you respond rather than merely react.
Cross-References: Proverbs 4:20–22; Psalm 119:105; James 1:22–25