13. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 4:13:1 ⧉הַחֲזֵ֣קhakhazekhold fast Proverbs 4:13:2 ⧉בַּמּוּסָ֣רbamusarto the instruction or discipline Proverbs 4:13:3 ⧉אַל־תֶּ֑רֶףalterefdo not let go Proverbs 4:13:4 ⧉נִ֝צְּרֶ֗הָnitsrehaguard her Proverbs 4:13:5 ⧉כִּי־הִ֥יאkihifor she Proverbs 4:13:6 ⧉חַיֶּֽיךָ׃khayekhayour life |
13. Formal Translation Grasp instruction firmly; do not let her go. Guard her, for she is your life. |
13. Dynamic Translation Hold on tightly to discipline; do not let it slip away. Keep it safe, because it is your life. |