“My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:”
— WEB
Proverbs 1:8
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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”
— KJV
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:”
— ASV
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Commentary
My son--This paternal form denotes a tender regard for the reader. Filial sentiments rank next to piety towards God, and ensure most distinguished rewards (compare Pro 6:20; Eph 6:2-3).
— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)
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