Proverbs 4:1

1 Hear, [my] sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:

Proverbs 4:1 In-Context

1 Hear, [my] sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
2 For I give you good doctrine; Forsake ye not my law.
3 For I was a son unto my father, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
4 And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth;
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