Proverbs 4:20

A Father’s Instruction · Proverbs 4:1–27
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Translations

Modern
My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
Traditional
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Literal
My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
Latin
Fili mi, ausculta sermones meos, et ad eloquia mea inclina aurem tuam.

Original

Hebrew
English
My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

Notes

pay attention: See also Proverbs 1:8, 23; 2:1; 5:1–2; 7:1–3; 8:1. The child should let these teachings change his personality, symbolized by his heart. Following wisdom for life needs a change of heart.

Wise people walk through life looking straight ahead.

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

Topics

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