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Proverbs 1:8
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6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their ariddles. 
7 aThe fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction. 

Shun Evil Counsel

8 aMy son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not forsake the law of your mother; 
9 For they will be a agraceful ornament on your head,
And chains about your neck. 
10 My son, if sinners entice you,
aDo not consent. 
11 If they say, “Come with us,
Let us alie in wait to shed blood;
Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; 
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 1:8

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American Standard Version
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

Amplified® Bible
My son, hear the instruction of your father; reject not {nor} forsake the teaching of your mother.

Contemporary English Version
My child, obey the teachings of your parents,

Darby English Version
Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother;

Good News Bible
My child, pay attention to what your father and mother tell you.

King James Version
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

New American Standard Bible
Hear, my son, your father's instruction And do not forsake your mother's teaching;

New International Version
Listen, my son, to your father's instruction
and do not forsake your mother's teaching.

New King James Version
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not forsake the law of your mother;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Hear, my son, your father's instruction And do not forsake your mother's teaching;

Revised Standard Version
Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and reject not your mother's teaching;

Young's Literal Translation
Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, And leave not the law of thy mother,


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