8Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, And leave not the law of thy mother,
8Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, And leave not the law of thy mother,
5 (The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)
6 For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.
7 Fear of Jehovah is a beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and instruction fools have despised!
8 Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, And leave not the law of thy mother,
9 For a graceful wreath are they to thy head, And chains to thy neck.
10 My son, if sinners entice thee be not willing.
1:8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
1:8Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
1:8Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother;
1:8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother :
1:8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
1:8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
1:8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
1:8My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:
1:8My son, hear the instruction of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother: