Proverbs 4:20
My sonne marke my wordes, and encline thyne eare vnto my sayinges:
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
In Context
19But the way of the vngodly is as the darkenesse, they knowe not where they fall.
21Let them not depart from thine eyes, but kepe them euen in the middest of thyne heart:
Cross References
Proverbs 5:1My sonne geue heede vnto my wisdome, and bowe thyne eare vnto my prudence:
Proverbs 7:1My sonne kepe my words, and lay vp my commaundements by thee.
Isaiah 55:3Encline your eares and come vnto me, take heede [I say] and your soule shall lyue: For I wyll make an euerlastyng couenaunt with you, euen the sure mercies of Dauid.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:15-20
Cautions against Bad Company. 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at… Read the whole commentary →