1 tn The imperative with the vav expresses volitional sequence after the preceding imperative: “keep and then you will live,” meaning “keep so that you may live.”
2 tn Heb “my son” (likewise in v. 20).
3 tn The vav prefixed to the imperfect verb follows an imperative; this volitive sequence depicts purpose/result.
4 tn Heb “and the years of life will be many for you.”