What does Proverbs 4:21 mean?

Proverbs 4:21 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 4:21 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

19The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

20My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

21Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

22For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

23Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

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