Proverbs 4:20

20 My son, pay attention to what I say. Listen closely 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 The path of those who do what is right is like the first gleam of dawn. It shines brighter and brighter until the full light of day.

19 But the way of those who do what is wrong is like deep darkness. They don't know what makes them trip and fall.

20 My son, pay attention to what I say. Listen closely to my words.

21 Don't let them out of your sight. Keep them in your heart.

22 They are life to those who find them. They are health to your whole body.