What does Proverbs 6:21 mean?

Proverbs 6:21 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 6:21 today?

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

Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.

19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

20My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

21Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.

22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

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