550 B
550 B
keep my words
"obey my words". Occasionally the author addresses a proverb to "my son." This is not intended to restrict the words of that proverb to only males, but is still given in the context of a father warning his son.
store up my commands within yourself
"memorize my commands". God's commands are spoken of as objects that could put into a storeroom. Many of the proverbs are stated as promises or commands, but they are intended to be advice. This chapter continues the theme about the adulteress and warns the young man to avoid her.