Proverbs 4:1

A Father's Example

1 Listen, [my] sons, to a father's discipline, and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,

Proverbs 4:1 In-Context

1 Listen, [my] sons, to a father's discipline, and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,
2 for I am giving you good instruction. Don't abandon my teaching.
3 When I was a son with my father, tender and precious to my mother,
4 he taught me and said: "Your heart must hold on to my words. Keep my commands and live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; don't forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.
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