Proverbs 6:20-22 My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. When thou go, it shall lead thee; when thou sleep, it shall keep thee; and when thou awake, it shall talk with thee. 

‘Keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother.’ Parents must train their children in the ways of God and set a godly example by following Him in obedience.

Duties of parents: To love God wholeheartedly (Matt. 22:37; Mark 12:30). To have God’s words in the heart (1Jn. 2:5). To teach them diligently to children (Eph. 6:4). To remember God and serve Him in prosperity and success (Ps. 2:11; 100:2; Rom. 12:11; Col. 3:24). To fear the Lord and serve Him (Ps. 112:1; 128:1; Matt. 10:28; Acts 10:35; 1Pet. 2:17). To detest idols (Acts 15:20; 1Cor. 6:9-11; Gal. 5:19-21; 1Jn. 5:21). To refrain from tempting God (Ps. 78:17-18, 56; 1Cor. 10:9). To diligently keep the commandments, testimonies, and statutes (Matt. 5:19; 19:17; John 14:15, 21; 1Cor. 7:19; 1Jn. 2:3; 3:22, 24; 5:2-3). To do that which is right and good in the sight of God and man (Matt. 23:23; Acts 8:22).

‘Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.’ Three places to bind truth: Upon the heart. Around the neck (3:3). Upon the fingers (7:3). Why is it necessary for man to have truth so close to him? The Bible is the only book that reveals the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts binding, its histories true, and its decisions immutable. It contains light to direct, spiritual food to sustain, and comfort to cheer. Man should read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. He should read it that it might fill his memory, rule his heart, and guide his feet in righteousness and true holiness. He should read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully, meditatively, searchingly, devotionally; and study it constantly, perseveringly, and industriously – through and through, until it becomes a part of his being, generating faith that will move mountains.

‘It shall lead thee; when thou sleep, it shall keep thee, and when thou awake, it shall talk with thee.’ Truth is personified here as a guide, guardian teacher, and companion (6:22-23).