Proverbs 4:20

Staying the Course

20 My child, be attentive to my words; to my sayings incline your ear.

Proverbs 4:20 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 4:20

My son, attend to my words
Which go before and which follow after, his doctrines, instructions, cautions, and exhortations; incline thine ear unto my sayings;
stoop and bow the ear; listen attentively to what is said, as being of the greatest moment and importance.

Proverbs 4:20 In-Context

18 But the path of the righteous ones [is] like the light of dawn, leading and shining until the day {is full}.

19 The way of the wicked ones [is] like deep darkness; they do not know what they stumble over.

20 My child, be attentive to my words; to my sayings incline your ear.

21 May they not escape from your {sight}; keep them in [the] midst of your heart.

22 For they are life to those who find them and healing {to the entire body}.