Proverbs 4:20
“My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.”

What does Proverbs 4:20 mean?
Proverbs 4:20 in the King James Version reads: "My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings." This verse is part of a passage in the Book of Proverbs, which is often attributed to King Solomon. The Book of Proverbs is one of the wisdom books in the Old…
Read full commentaryDevotionalAttending to His Words: The Divine Call to Wisdom
Proverbs 4:20 declares, "My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings." This verse, rich with the weight of parental advice, serves as a profound invitation from God to His children to engage deeply with His wisdom. It offers incalculable insight into the…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the wisdom imparted in Proverbs 4:20, where Your Word instructs, “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.” Lord, I humbly approach Your throne with a heart ready to hear and a spirit eager to…
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