NET Bible
"Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother."
— Proverbs 1:8, NET Bible
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: ”
“My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:”
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”
“My son, give ear to the training of your father, and do not give up the teaching of your mother:”
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”
(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)
To discern the meaning of a proverb and a parable, the sayings of the wise and their riddles.
Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.
Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.
For they will be like an elegant garland on your head, and like pendants around your neck.
Admonition to Avoid Easy but Unjust Riches My child, if sinners try to entice you, do not consent!
If they say,“Come with us! We will lie in wait to shed blood; we will ambush an innocent person capriciously.