Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Holman Bible
and don’t reject your mother’s teaching,
International Standard Version
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not let go of your mother's teaching.
A Conservative Version
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother.
American Standard Version
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
Amplified
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not reject the teaching of your mother.
Bible in Basic English
My son, give ear to the training of your father, and do not give up the teaching of your mother:
Darby Translation
Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the teaching of thy mother;
Julia Smith Translation
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and thou shalt not reject the law of thy mother:
King James 2000
My son, hear the instruction of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother:
Lexham Expanded Bible
My child, may you keep your father's instruction, and do not reject your mother's teachings,
Modern King James verseion
My son, hear the instruction of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
My son, hear thy father's doctrine, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
NET Bible
Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.
New Heart English Bible
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching:
The Emphasized Bible
Hear, my son, the correction of thy father, and do not reject the instruction of thy mother;
Webster
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
World English Bible
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:
Youngs Literal Translation
Hear, my son, the instruction of thy father, And leave not the law of thy mother,
Themes
Children » Dishonouring parents » Filial obedience encouraged
Children » Should » Attend to parental teaching
Obedience » Filial » Filial obedience encouraged
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 1:8
Images Proverbs 1:8
Prayers for Proverbs 1:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Advice To The Young
7
Respect for Jehovah (YHWH) is the beginning of knowledge (truth) (understanding) (wisdom). Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8
And
Cross References
Proverbs 6:20
My son, obey your father's command, and do not abandon the law of your mother:
1 Samuel 2:25
If one man sins against another, God will judge him. But if a man sins against Jehovah, who will intercede for him? But his sons did not listen to the voice of their father. Jehovah desired to put them to death.
Leviticus 19:3
Respect your mother and father. Observe my days of worship. I am Jehovah your God!
Deuteronomy 21:18-21
If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not listen or obey his father or his mother when they chastise him,
Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners tempt you do not consent.
Proverbs 1:15
My son, do not walk in the way with them. Withhold your food from their path!
Proverbs 2:1
My son, take my words to heart and treasure my commandments within you.
Proverbs 3:1
My son, do not forget my law. Let your heart obey my commandments.
Proverbs 4:1-4
Listen my sons to what your father teaches you. Pay attention and gain understanding.
Proverbs 5:1-2
My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Listen to my understanding.
Proverbs 7:1
My son, pay attention to my words, and preserve my commandments within you.
Proverbs 30:17
The eye that mocks his father, and rejects obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley pick it out, and the young eagles eat it.
Proverbs 31:1
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
Matthew 9:2
A man on a bed, a paralytic, was brought to Jesus. Seeing their faith Jesus said to the sick man: Have courage; your sins are forgiven.
Matthew 9:22
Jesus turned to see her and said: Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well. The woman was healed at that time.
2 Timothy 1:5
I am mindful of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.