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 · 2000

Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I 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 · 1862

And I have not hearkened to the voice of my directors, And to my teachers have not inclined mine ear.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And have not heard the voice of them that taught me, and have not inclined my ear to masters?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and I have not hearkened unto the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to those that instructed me;

Context

v.12And say, How have I hated instruction, And my heart despised reproof;

v.13This passage

v.14I was well-nigh in all evil In the midst of the assembly and congregation.

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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