Proverbs 23:26
“My son, give me your heart; and let your eyes keep in my ways.”
— Proverbs 23:26
About this verse
Proverbs 23:26 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is royal court. These words are attributed to Solomon. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include devotion, heart, following. Notable phrases: give me your heart; let your eyes keep. This verse contains a command.
Speaker
Solomon
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
proverb
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