Proverbs 4:20

My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 4:20

BSB
My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
AKJV
My son, attend to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
CPDV
My son, pay attention to my sermons, and incline your ear to my eloquent words.
ERV
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
NHEB
My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.
SMT
My son, attend to my word; incline thine ear to my sayings.

Commentary for Proverbs 4:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 4:20
Summary
Listen carefully to parental instruction and guidance
Event
Father teaches son
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching