Proverbs 4:3
For I, too, was the son of my father, tender and an only son in the sight of my mother.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
In Context
2I will bestow upon you a good gift. Do not relinquish my law.
Cross References
1 Kings 1:13Go and enter to king David, and say to him: ‘Did you not, my lord the king, swear to me, your handmaid, saying: “Your son Solomon shall reign after me, and he himself shall sit on my throne?” Then why does Adonijah reign?’
1 Chronicles 22:5And David said: “My son Solomon is a young and tender boy. But the house that I desire to be built to the Lord ought to be so great that it is renowned in every region. Therefore, I will prepare what will be necessary for him.” And for this reason, before his death, he prepared all the expenses.
Jeremiah 10:23I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not his own. Neither is it given to man to walk and to direct his own steps.
Romans 12:16Be of the same mind toward one another: not savoring what is exalted, but consenting in humility. Do not choose to seem wise to yourself.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:2-14
Parental Instructions. 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep… Read the whole commentary →