Proverbs 4:1-2
Proverbs 4:1-2 The Message (MSG)
Listen, friends, to some fatherly advice; sit up and take notice so you’ll know how to live. I’m giving you good counsel; don’t let it go in one ear and out the other.
Proverbs 4:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, Forsake ye not my law.
Proverbs 4:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention that you may gain understanding, For I give you sound teaching; Do not abandon my instruction.
Proverbs 4:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)
My children, listen to your father’s teaching; pay attention so you will understand. What I am telling you is good, so do not forget what I teach you.
Proverbs 4:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)
Hear, my sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: For I give you good doctrine; Forsake ye not my law.
Proverbs 4:1-2 New International Version (NIV)
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.
Proverbs 4:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding; For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law.
Proverbs 4:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Hear, O children, the instruction of a father, And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment. For I give you good doctrine; Do not turn away from my instruction.
Proverbs 4:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)
My children, listen when your father corrects you. Pay attention and learn good judgment, for I am giving you good guidance. Don’t turn away from my instructions.
Proverbs 4:1-2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Listen to my correction, my sons, for I speak to you as your father. Let discernment enter your heart and you will grow wise with the understanding I impart. My revelation-truth is a gift to you, so remain faithful to my instruction.