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

Proverbs 4:1-6

1 My children, listen to your father's teaching; pay attention so you will understand.

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

2 What I am telling you is good, so do not forget what I teach you.

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

3 When I was a young boy in my father's house and like an only child to my mother,

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

4 my father taught me and said, "Hold on to my words with all your heart. Keep my commands and you will live.

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 and understanding. Don't forget or ignore my words.

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

6 Hold on to wisdom, and it will take care of you. Love it, and it will keep you safe.

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