Proverbs 1:8

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 1:8

BSB
Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
AKJV
My son, hear the instruction of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother:
CPDV
Listen, my son, to the discipline of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother,
ERV
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
NHEB
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching:
SMT
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and thou shalt not reject the law of thy mother:

Commentary for Proverbs 1:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 1:8
Summary
Obey parental instruction without deviation
Event
Call for filial obedience
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching