Proverbs 5:13

And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:13

BSB

I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my mentors.

AKJV

And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined my ear to them that instructed me!

CPDV

And why have I not listened to the voice of those who guided me? And why has my ear not inclined to my teachers?

ERV

Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

NHEB

neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me.

SMT

And I heard not to the voice of him teaching me, and I inclined not mine ear to him instructing me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 5:13

AndhavenotobeyedH8085thevoiceH6963Noun MasculineofmyteachersH3384VerbnorinclinedH5186VerbmineearH241Noun FemininetothemthatinstructedH3925Verbme

Commentary for Proverbs 5:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 5:13

Summary

Stubborn refusal to heed instruction causes destruction

Event

Fool admits inattentiveness

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC