⁴ he taught me and said,
“Your heart must hold on to my words.
Keep my commands and live.^(A)

²² For they are life to those who find them,
and health to one’s whole body.

² Keep my commands and live,^(A)
and guard my instructions
as you would the pupil of your eye.^(B)

¹¹ For by me your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.