7Now then, my sons, listen to me; do not turn aside from what I say.


In Context

4 but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword.

5 Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.

6 She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths are crooked, but she knows it not.

7 Now then, my sons, listen to me; do not turn aside from what I say.

8 Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house,

9 lest you give your best strength to others and your years to one who is cruel,

Proverbs 5:7 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:7Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:7Now therefore, my son, hear me, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:7Now therefore, my'sons, hearken unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:7And now, children, hearken unto me, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:7Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:7Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:7Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don't depart from the words of my mouth.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:7And now, ye sons, hearken to me, And turn not from sayings of my mouth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:7Hear me now therefore, O you children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.