Proverbs 19:27

Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:27

BSB
If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
AKJV
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causes to err from the words of knowledge.
CPDV
Son, do not cease listening to doctrine, and do not be ignorant of the sermons of knowledge.
ERV
Cease, my son, to hear instruction only to err from the words of knowledge.
NHEB
If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
SMT
Cease, my son, to hear instructions for erring from the words of knowledge.

Commentary for Proverbs 19:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:27
Summary
Reject instruction leading away from knowledge
Event
Advising against misleading teaching
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom