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My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;

Proverbs 1:8 · WEB

This verse in other languages

ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧:૮
મારા દીકરા, તારા પિતાની શિખામણ સાંભળ અને તારી માતાનું શિક્ષણ તજીશ નહિ.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन १:८
हे मेरे पुत्र, अपने पिता की शिक्षा पर कान लगा, और अपनी माता की शिक्षा को न तज;

In context

6to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

8My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;

9for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.

10My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent.

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