Parallel Verses
World English Bible
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don't depart from 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.
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.
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 She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn't know it. 7 Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don't depart from the words of my mouth. 8 Remove your way far from her. Don't come near the door of her house,
Cross References
Proverbs 4:1
Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
Proverbs 3:21
My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Proverbs 4:21
Let them not depart from your eyes. Keep them in the midst of your heart.
Proverbs 7:24
Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 8:32-36
"Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Proverbs 22:17-21
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
Hebrews 12:25
See that you don't refuse him who speaks. For if they didn't escape when they refused him who warned on the Earth, how much more will we not escape who turn away from him who warns from heaven,