Proverbs 4:20

20 My son, hearken to my words, and incline thy ear to my sayings.

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 just, as a shining light, goeth forwards, and increaseth even to perfect day.

19 The way of the wicked is darksome: they know not where they fall.

20 My son, hearken to my words, and incline thy ear to my sayings.

21 Let them not depart from thy eyes, keep them in the midst of thy heart:

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