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Keep . . . with all diligence. Above all that must be guarded. The preposition M (hebrew character) marks the place or person that keeps: the meaning being, guard the heart as the great citadel, for out of it are the source and outgoings of life. Same word as in verses: Pro_6:13. Not the same word as in verses: Pro_4:21.
froward. See notes on Pro_2:12 and Pro_6:12, the only other examples of frowardness of mouth.
(23-27) Note the Alternation in these verses.
Positive. Heart.
Negative. Mouth.
Positive. Eyes.
27. Negative. Feet.