Proverbs 1:8 bbe — My son, give ear to the training of your father, and do not give up the teaching of your mother:

Bible in Basic English

"My son, give ear to the training of your father, and do not give up the teaching of your mother:"

— Proverbs 1:8, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 1:8 in Other Translations

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Proverbs 1 — Context

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(The wise man, hearing, will get greater learning, and the acts of the man of good sense will be wisely guided:)

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To get the sense of wise sayings and secrets, and of the words of the wise and their dark sayings.

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The fear of the Lord is the start of knowledge: but the foolish have no use for wisdom and teaching.

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My son, give ear to the training of your father, and do not give up the teaching of your mother:

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For they will be a crown of grace for your head, and chain-ornaments about your neck.

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My son, if sinners would take you out of the right way, do not go with them.

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If they say, Come with us; let us make designs against the good, waiting secretly for the upright, without cause;

Proverbs 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 1:8 say?
Proverbs 1:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “My son, give ear to the training of your father, and do not give up the teaching of your mother:”
Where is Proverbs 1:8 in the Bible?
Proverbs 1:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 1, verse 8.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 1:8.
What translation should I read Proverbs 1:8 in?
Proverbs 1:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 1:8?
Proverbs 1:8 reads (BBE): “My son, give ear to the training of your father, and do not give up the teaching of your mother:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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