Verse Comparison: Proverbs 5:1
American Standard Version
My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding:
Amplified® Bible
MY SON, be attentive to my Wisdom [godly Wisdom learned by actual and costly experience], and incline your ear to my understanding [of what is becoming and prudent for you],
Contemporary English Version
My son, if you listen closely to my wisdom and good sense,
Darby English Version
My son, attend unto my wisdom, incline thine ear to my understanding;
Good News Bible
My child, pay attention and listen to my wisdom and insight.
King James Version
My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:
New American Standard Bible
My son, give attention to my wisdom, Incline your ear to my understanding;
New International Version
My son, pay attention to my wisdom,
listen well to my words of insight,
New King James Version
My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
Lend your ear to my understanding,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
My son, give attention to my wisdom, Incline your ear to my understanding;
Revised Standard Version
My son, be attentive to my wisdom, incline your ear to my understanding;
Young's Literal Translation
My son! to my wisdom give attention, To mine understanding incline thine ear,
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