Parallel Verses
Amplified
“I have not listened to the voice of my teachers,
Nor have I inclined my ear to those who instructed me.
New American Standard Bible
Nor inclined my ear to my instructors!
King James Version
And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
Holman Bible
or listen closely
International Standard Version
I did not obey my teachers and did not listen to my instructors.
A Conservative Version
Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined my ear to those who instructed me!
American Standard Version
Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
Bible in Basic English
I did not give attention to the voice of my teachers, my ear was not turned to those who were guiding me!
Darby Translation
and I have not hearkened unto the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to those that instructed me;
Julia Smith Translation
And I heard not to the voice of him teaching me, and I inclined not mine ear to him instructing me.
King James 2000
And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined my ear to them that instructed me!
Lexham Expanded Bible
and "I did not listen to the voice of my teachers, and I did not incline my ear to my instructors!
Modern King James verseion
and I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor bowed down my ears to those who taught me!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wherefore was not I obedient unto the voice of my teachers, and hearken not unto them that informed me?
NET Bible
For I did not obey my teachers and I did not heed my instructors.
New Heart English Bible
neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me.
The Emphasized Bible
Neither hearkened I to the voice of my teachers, nor, to my instructors, inclined I mine ear:
Webster
And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined my ear to them that instructed me!
World English Bible
neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me!
Youngs Literal Translation
And I have not hearkened to the voice of my directors, And to my teachers have not inclined mine ear.
Themes
Disobedience » The reward for being disobedient to your instructors
Harlot (prostitute) » To be shunned
Interlinear
Shama`
Yarah
Natah
'ozen
Lamad
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 5:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Avoid Seduction
12
And you say, “How I hated instruction and discipline,
And my heart despised correction and reproof!
“I have not listened to the voice of my teachers,
Nor have I inclined my ear to those who instructed me.
“I was almost in total ruin
In the midst of the assembly and congregation.”
Phrases
Cross References
Luke 15:18
1 Thessalonians 4:8
So whoever rejects and disregards this is not [merely] rejecting man but the God who gives His Holy Spirit to you [to dwell in you and empower you to overcome temptation].
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to appreciate those who diligently work among you [recognize, acknowledge, and respect your leaders], who are in charge over you in the Lord and who give you instruction,
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders [for it was they] who brought you the word of God; and consider the result of their conduct [the outcome of their godly lives], and imitate their faith [their conviction that God exists and is the Creator and Ruler of all things, the Provider of eternal salvation through Christ, and imitate their reliance on God with absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness].