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Proverbs 1:8

Parents and childrenWisdomObedience

6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

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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!

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