Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Now, children, listen to me. Don't turn away from what I am saying.
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
Holman Bible
and don’t turn away from the words of my mouth.
A Conservative Version
Now therefore, ye sons, hearken to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth.
American Standard Version
Now therefore, my'sons, hearken unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.
Amplified
Now then, my sons, listen to me
And do not depart from (forget) the words of my mouth.
Bible in Basic English
Give ear to me then, my sons, and do not put away my words from you.
Darby Translation
And now, children, hearken unto me, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
Julia Smith Translation
And now, ye sons, hear to me, and ye shall not depart from the words of my mouth.
King James 2000
Hear me now therefore, O you children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now, O children, listen to me; do not depart from the sayings of my mouth.
Modern King James verseion
And now hear me, O sons, and do not depart from the words of my mouth.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Hear me therefore, O my son, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
NET Bible
So now, children, listen to me; do not turn aside from the words I speak.
New Heart English Bible
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Do not depart from the words of my mouth.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore, ye sons, hearken unto me, and do not turn away from the sayings of my mouth.
Webster
Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
World English Bible
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don't depart from the words of my mouth.
Youngs Literal Translation
And now, ye sons, hearken to me, And turn not from sayings of my mouth.
Themes
Chastity » Consequences of associating with those devoid of
Disobedience » The reward for being disobedient to your instructors
Harlot (prostitute) » To be shunned
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 5:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Avoid Seduction
6 You aren't thinking about where her life is headed; her steps wander, but you do not realize it. 7 Now, children, listen to me. Don't turn away from what I am saying. 8 Keep far away from her, and don't go near the entrance to her house,
Cross References
Proverbs 4:1
Listen, children, to your father's instruction, and pay attention in order to gain understanding.
Proverbs 3:21
My son, do not let wisdom leave your sight. Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment,
Proverbs 4:21
Do not let them out of your sight; keep them within your heart.
Proverbs 7:24
So listen to me, my sons, and pay attention to what I have to say.
Proverbs 8:32-36
"So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me.
Proverbs 22:17-21
Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching,
Hebrews 12:25
See to it that you do not ignore the one who is speaking. For if the hearers did not escape when they ignored the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we turn away from the one who is from heaven!