Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 4:2-12"

Proverbs 4:2-12

2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law.

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

3 When I was my father's son, Tender and the only one in the sight of my mother,

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

4 He also taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commands, and 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! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn 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 forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you.

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

7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

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

8 Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.

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

9 She will place on your head an ornament of grace; A crown of glory she will deliver to you."

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

10 Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, And the years of your life will be many.

10 Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.

11 I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths.

11 I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.

12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble.

12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.