Translations
Modern
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Traditional
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Literal
So now, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Latin
Nunc ergo, filii, audite me: beati qui custodiunt vias meas.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Notes
Wisdom gives great rewards to those who listen and follow it.
The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:
The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)
Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.
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Topics
Children: Commandments To Children: Promises and Assurances To Jesus, the Christ: Preexistence of Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to