8Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, And leave not the law of thy mother,


In Context

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.

Proverbs 1:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:8Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:8Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother;

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother :

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:8My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:8My son, hear the instruction of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother: