Proverbs 5:13
What does Proverbs 5:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 5:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
KJV
King James Version · 1611And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I did not give attention to the voice of my teachers, my ear was not turned to those who were guiding me!
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And I have not hearkened to the voice of my directors, And to my teachers have not inclined mine ear.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And have not heard the voice of them that taught me, and have not inclined my ear to masters?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and I have not hearkened unto the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to those that instructed me;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 15:18
I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight:
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12
But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
- Hebrews 13:7
Remember them that had the rule over you, men that spake unto you the word of God; and considering the issue of their life, imitate their faith.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:8
Therefore he that rejecteth, rejecteth not man, but God, who giveth his Holy Spirit unto you.
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