Proverbs 4:3
For when I my selfe was my fathers deare sonne, and tenderly beloued of my mother:
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
In Context
2For I haue geuen you a good doctrine, forsake not ye my lawe.
Cross References
Romans 12:16Beyng of lyke affection one towardes another, beyng not hye mynded: but makyng your selues equall to them of the lower sort. Be not wise in your owne opinions,
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 →