Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 4:1-6"

Proverbs 4:1-6

1 Give ear, my sons, to the teaching of a father; give attention so that you may have knowledge:

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

2 For I give you good teaching; do not give up the knowledge you are getting from me.

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

3 For I was a son to my father, a gentle and an only one to my mother.

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

4 And he gave me teaching, saying to me, Keep my words in your heart; keep my rules so that you may have life:

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 true knowledge; keep it in memory, do not be turned away from the words of my mouth.

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

6 Do not give her up, and she will keep you; give her your love, and she will make you safe.

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

The Bible in Basic English is in the public domain.