Proverbs 4:1-4
“Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.”
What does Proverbs 4:1-4 mean?
Proverbs 4:1-4 reads as follows in the King James Version: "Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. He…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Wisdom of the Heart: Embracing the Father's Instruction
As we delve into the profound wisdom contained in Proverbs 4:1-4 (KJV), we find a compelling invitation from a father to his children—to embrace the instruction and understanding that he imparts. "Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding"…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Wisdom and Understanding: Embracing the Teachings of Our Father
O Lord, our Heavenly Father, we come before You today with humble hearts, eager to seek Your guidance and understanding. As we gather in reverence of Your Word, we echo the heartfelt earnestness found in Proverbs 4:1-4, where the wisdom passed from father to son illuminates the…
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