Parallel Verses
Amplified
Now then, my sons, listen to me
And do not depart from (forget) the words of my mouth.
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.
International Standard Version
Now, children, listen to me. Don't turn away from what I am saying.
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.
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
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 5:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Avoid Seduction
6
So that she does not think [seriously] about the path of life;
Her ways are aimless and unstable; you cannot know where her path leads.
Now then, my sons, listen to me
And do not depart from (forget) the words of my mouth.
Let your way [in life] be far from her,
And do not go near the door of her house [avoid even being near the places of temptation],
Cross References
Proverbs 4:1
And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.
Proverbs 3:21
My son, let them not escape from your sight,
But keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Proverbs 4:21
Do not let them escape from your sight;
Keep them in the center of your heart.
Proverbs 7:24
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me,
And pay attention to the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 8:32-36
“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me,
For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.
Proverbs 22:17-21
Listen carefully and hear the
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
Hebrews 12:25
See to it that you do not refuse [to listen to] Him who is speaking [to you now]. For if those [sons of Israel] did not escape when they refused [to listen to] him who warned them on earth [revealing God’s will], how much less will we escape if we turn our backs on Him who warns from heaven?