Proverbs 4:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 4:1

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1 Hear, ^amy children, the instruction of a father,
And give attention to know understanding;

2 For I give you good doctrine:
Do not forsake my law.

3 When I was my father’s son,
^aTender and the only one in the sight of my mother,

4 ^aHe also taught me, and said to me:
“Let your heart retain my words;
^bKeep my commands, and live.

5 ^aGet wisdom! Get understanding!
Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you;
^aLove her, and she will keep you.

7 ^aWisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.

8 ^aExalt her, and she will promote you;
She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.

9 She will place on your head ^aan ornament of grace;
A crown of glory she will deliver to you.”

10 Hear, my son, and receive my sayings,
^aAnd the years of your life will be many.

11 I have ^ataught you in the way of wisdom;
I have led you in right paths.

12 When you walk, ^ayour steps will not be hindered,
^bAnd when you run, you will not stumble.

13 Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go;
Keep her, for she is your life.

14 ^aDo not enter the path of the wicked,
And do not walk in the way of evil.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 4:1

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American Standard Version
Hear, `my' sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:

Amplified® Bible
HEAR, MY sons, the instruction of a father, and pay attention in order to gain {and} to know intelligent discernment, comprehension, {and} interpretation [of spiritual matters].

Contemporary English Version
My child, listen closely to my teachings and learn common sense.

Darby English Version
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know intelligence;

Good News Bible
My children, listen to what your father teaches you. Pay attention, and you will have understanding.

King James Version
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

New American Standard Bible
Hear, {O} sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention that you may gain understanding,

New International Version
Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction;
pay attention and gain understanding.

New King James Version
Hear, my children, the instruction of a father,
And give attention to know understanding;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention that you may gain understanding,

Revised Standard Version
Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight;

Young's Literal Translation
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding.

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