Proverbs 4:13
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
In other versions
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: Keep her; for she is thy life.
ASV
Take learning in your hands, do not let her go: keep her, for she is your life.
BBE
Take fast hold of instruction, let [her] not go: keep her, for she is thy life.
DBY
Take firm hold of instruction. Don't let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.
WEB
Lay hold on instruction, do not desist, Keep her, for she `is' thy life.
YLT
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is your life.
ENG
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
WBT
Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
BSB
In context
11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
12When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
13Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
14Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
15Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
