Proverbs 4:20
My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
In Context
19But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble.
21Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.
Cross References
Psalms 78:1Give ear, O my people, to my instruction; listen to the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 5:1My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,
Proverbs 7:1My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.
Isaiah 55:3Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant— My loving devotion promised to David.
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 →