Proverbs 4:20

20 son, attend to my speech; and apply thine ear to my words:

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 ways of the righteous shine like light; they go on and shine, until the day be fully come.

19 But the ways of the ungodly are dark; they know not how they stumble.

20 son, attend to my speech; and apply thine ear to my words:

21 that thy fountains may not fail thee; keep them in heart.

22 For they are life to those that find them, and health to all flesh.