My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
We are here taught to live a life of communion with God; and without controversy great is this mystery of godliness, and of great consequence to us, and, as is here shown, will be of unspeakable advantage. I. We must have a continual regard to God's precepts, Pro 3:1, Pro 3:2. 1.
Commenting on Proverbs 3:1-6
My son, forget not my law,.... Or, "doctrine" (e); the doctrine of Christ, the Gospel, and the several truths of it; which, being of the utmost moment and importance, should be kept in memory, and not let slip, or be in the least slighted and neglected; see Heb 2:1; but let thine heart keep my commandments; as the ark, or chest, kept the two tables...
The foregoing Mashal discourse seeks to guard youth against ruinous companionship ; this points out to them more particularly the relation toward God and man, which alone can make them truly happy, vers. 1-4. 1 My son, forget not my doctrine, And let thine heart keep my commandments ; 2 For length of days, and years of life, And peace, -will they add to thee.