Devine Scripture

Proverbs 4:20

Proverbs chapter 4 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

My son, attend to my words; Incline thine ear unto my sayings.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

My son, attend to my words; Incline thine ear unto my sayings.

Context

v.19The way of the wicked is as darkness: They know not at what they stumble.

v.20This passage

v.21Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thy heart.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 7:1

    My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee.

  • Psalms 78:1

    Give ear, O my people, to my law: Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

  • Proverbs 6:20

    My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

  • Proverbs 5:1

    My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding:

  • Matthew 17:5

    While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

  • Psalms 90:12

    So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.