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Proverbs 5:7

Proverbs chapter 5 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.

Context

v.6So that she findeth not the level path of life: Her ways are unstable, andshe knoweth it not.

v.7This passage

v.8Remove thy way far from her, And come not nigh the door of her house;

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 7:24

    Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.

  • Proverbs 3:21

    My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

  • Hebrews 12:25

    See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not when they refused him that warned them on earth, much more shall not we escape who turn away from him that warneth from heaven:

  • Proverbs 22:17

    Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.

  • Proverbs 4:21

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

  • Proverbs 4:1

    Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: