Proverbs 1:8
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My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 1:8
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Hear, my son, your father's instruction And do not forsake your mother's teaching;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
- American Standard Version (1901)
My son, give ear to the training of your father, and do not give up the teaching of your mother:
- Basic English Bible
Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother;
- Darby Bible
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
- Webster's Bible
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:
- World English Bible
Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, And leave not the law of thy mother,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 1:8
1:8 My son - He speaks to his scholars with paternal authority and affection. Of thy mother - Those pious instructions, which thy mother instilled into thee in thy tender years.
Katherine's comment on 2010-07-27 11:10:54:
Number five in the Ten Commandments is “Obey thy father and thy mother.” This is saying the same thing. The father has more experience and knowledge. The traditions of mother kept her holy.
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