Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 4:1
“Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 4:1 Context
1Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
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Other Translations
Heare, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know vnderstanding.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Hear, {O} sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention that you may gain understanding,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Hear, `my' sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
- American Standard Version (1901)
Give ear, my sons, to the teaching of a father; give attention so that you may have knowledge:
- Basic English Bible
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know intelligence;
- Darby Bible
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
- Webster's Bible
Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
- World English Bible
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Hear, {O} sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention that you may gain understanding,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Hear, `my' sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
- American Standard Version (1901)
Give ear, my sons, to the teaching of a father; give attention so that you may have knowledge:
- Basic English Bible
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know intelligence;
- Darby Bible
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
- Webster's Bible
Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
- World English Bible
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 4:1
4:1 A father - Of me, who have paternal authority over you and affection for you.