OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 8

Proverbs 1:8

My son, listen to your father’s instruction,

and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;

THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE

Proverbs 1:8 in context

Proverbs 1:5–11

that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning;

that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;

to understand a proverb and parables,

the words and riddles of the wise.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,

but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Selected verse

My son, listen to your father’s instruction,

and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;

for they will be a garland to grace your head,

and chains around your neck.

My son, if sinners entice you,

don’t consent.

If they say, “Come with us.

Let’s lie in wait for blood.

Let’s lurk secretly for the innocent without cause.

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