3For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
3For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
1 Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
2 for I give you sound learning. Don't forsake my law.
3 For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
4 He taught me, and said to me: |Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.
5 Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.
4:3For I was my father’s son, tender and only [beloved] in the sight of my mother.
4:3When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender, and an only child of my mother,
4:3For I also was my father's son, tender and as an only son in the sight of my mother:
4:3For I was a son unto my father, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
4:3For I was a son unto my father, tender and an only one in the sight of my mother.
4:3For I was a son unto my father, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
4:3For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
4:3For, a son I have been to my father — tender, And an only one before my mother.
4:3For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.