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Proverbs 6:4

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 6:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Give not sleep to thine eyes, Nor slumber to thine eyelids;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Give not sleep to thine eyes, Nor slumber to thine eyelids;
Proverbs 6:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;
2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
3Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, Seeing thou art come into the hand of thy neighbor: Go, humble thyself, and importune thy neighbor;
4Give not sleep to thine eyes, Nor slumber to thine eyelids;
5Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], And as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise:
7Which having no chief, Overseer, or ruler,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.] Until the above things are done; which denotes of what consequence and importance they are; and that persons in such circumstances should not be careless, dilatory, and unconcerned; but should use great diligence, and leave no stone unturned, or method untried, to extricate themselves; (see <19D204>”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The danger requires promptness.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Give not sleep - Until thou hast taken care for the discharge of this obligation. Proverbs 6:6”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 6:10, Pro 6:11; Psa 132:4; Ecc 9:10; Mat 24:17, Mat 24:18; Mar 13:35, Mar 13:36 Proverbs 6:5”
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