Proverbs 6:20

My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

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Other Translations for Proverbs 6:20

BSB
My son, keep your father's commandment, and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
AKJV
My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not the law of your mother:
CPDV
My son, preserve the precepts of your father, and do not dismiss the law of your mother.
ERV
My son, keep the commandment of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
NHEB
My son, keep your father's commandment, and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
SMT
My son, watch the commands of thy father, and thou shalt not reject the laws of thy mother:

Commentary for Proverbs 6:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 6:20
Summary
Honor parental guidance and instruction
Event
Exhortation to obey parents
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching