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Proverbs 8:32

What does Proverbs 8:32 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 8:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Give ear to me then, my sons: for happy are those who keep my ways.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And now, ye sons, hearken to me, Yea, happy are they who keep my ways.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Now, therefore, ye children, hear me: blessed are they that keep my ways.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And now, sons, hearken unto me, and blessed are they that keep my ways:

Context

v.31Rejoicing in his habitable earth; And my delight was with the sons of men.

v.32This passage

v.33Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.

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.

  • Psalms 128:1

    Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.

  • Proverbs 5:7

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

  • Luke 11:28

    But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

  • Psalms 1:1

    Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:

  • Psalms 119:1

    Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

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