Proverbs 4:1

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 4:1

BSB
Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
AKJV
Hear, you children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
CPDV
Listen, sons, to the discipline of a father, and pay attention, so that you may know prudence.
ERV
Hear, my sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding:
NHEB
Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
SMT
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

Commentary for Proverbs 4:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 4:1
Summary
Children should heed paternal instruction
Event
Father addresses children about instruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching