Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 4:1-9"

Proverbs 4:1-9

Common English Bible CEB

1 Hear, children, fatherly instruction; pay attention to gain understanding.

2 I'll teach you well. Don't abandon my instruction.

3 When I was a son to my father, tender and my mother's favorite,

4 he taught me and said to me: "Let your heart hold on to my words: Keep my commands and live.

5 Get wisdom; get understanding. Don't forget and don't turn away from my words.

6 Don't abandon her, and she will guard you. Love her, and she will protect you.

7 The beginning of wisdom: Get wisdom! Get understanding before anything else.

8 Highly esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will honor you if you embrace her.

9 She will place a graceful wreath on your head; she will give you a glorious crown."

New International Version NIV

1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.

2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.

3 For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother.

4 Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.

5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.

6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.

7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

9 She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.”