Proverbs 5:7

Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:7

BSB

So now, my sons, listen to me, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.

AKJV

Hear me now therefore, O you children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

CPDV

Therefore, my son, listen to me now, and do not withdraw from the words of my mouth.

ERV

Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

NHEB

Now therefore, son, listen to me. Do not depart from the words of my mouth.

SMT

And now, ye sons, hear to me, and ye shall not depart from the words of my mouth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 5:7

HearH8085menowthereforeOyechildrenH1121Noun MasculineanddepartH5493VerbnotfromthewordsH561Noun MasculineofmymouthH6310Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 5:7

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

Overview of Proverbs 5:7

Summary

Heed paternal warnings to avoid moral destruction

Event

Father pleads for attention

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC