Proverbs 1:8
6 by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
9 For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.
10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
- KJV
- My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
- WEB
- My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;
- ASV
- My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
- DARBY
- Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother;
- BLB
- Hear, my son, the discipline of your father, and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.
- ÅB
- Hør, min sønn, på din fars tilrettevisning og forlat ikke din mors lære!
- OTB
- Vær oppmerksom, min sønn, på din fars veiledning, og forlat ikke din mors undervisning;
- B1930
- Hør, min sønn, på din fars tilrettevisning og forlat ikke din mors lære!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 6:20
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
Read in contextProverbs 30:17
As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.
Read in contextProverbs 5:1–2
My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,
Read in contextProverbs 31:1
These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
Read in context2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
Read in contextProverbs 2:1
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
Read in contextProverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.
Read in contextLeviticus 19:3
Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
Read in context