Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
And now, ye sons, hearken to me, Yea, happy are they who keep my ways.
New American Standard Bible
For
King James Version
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Holman Bible
those who keep my ways are happy.
International Standard Version
"So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me.
A Conservative Version
Now therefore, ye sons, hearken to me. For blessed are those who keep my ways.
American Standard Version
Now therefore, my'sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.
Amplified
“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me,
For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.
Bible in Basic English
Give ear to me then, my sons: for happy are those who keep my ways.
Darby Translation
And now, sons, hearken unto me, and blessed are they that keep my ways:
Julia Smith Translation
And now ye sons, hear to me: and the happy shall watch my ways.
King James 2000
Now therefore hearken unto me, O you children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"And now, children, listen to me; happy [are] those who will keep my ways.
Modern King James verseion
And now listen to me, O sons; for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Therefore hearken unto me, O ye children, for blessed are they that keep my ways.
NET Bible
"So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.
New Heart English Bible
"Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore, ye sons, hearken to me, for how happy are they who, to my ways, pay regard!
Webster
Now therefore hearken to me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
World English Bible
"Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Themes
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Finding » Those that find wisdom
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Hearing » Those that hear wisdom
Hearing » Those that hear instruction
Home » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Instruction » Hearing instruction
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 8:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
Benefits Of Following Wisdom
31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of His earth, And my delights are with the sons of men. 32 And now, ye sons, hearken to me, Yea, happy are they who keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and slight not.
Cross References
Psalm 119:1-2
Aleph. O the happiness of those perfect in the way, They are walking in the law of Jehovah,
Luke 11:28
And he said, 'Yea, rather, happy those hearing the word of God, and keeping it!'
Psalm 128:1
A Song of the Ascents. O the happiness of every one fearing Jehovah, Who is walking in His ways.
Psalm 1:1-4
O the happiness of that one, who Hath not walked in the counsel of the wicked. And in the way of sinners hath not stood, And in the seat of scorners hath not sat;
Proverbs 5:7
And now, ye sons, hearken to me, And turn not from sayings of my mouth.
Proverbs 7:24
And now, ye sons, hearken to me, And give attention to sayings of my mouth.