Proverbs 4:3
When I was a son with my father—a tender young boy, my mother's only child—
Free Bible 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
2for what I am passing on to you is reliable. Don't reject my teachings.
Cross References
1 Kings 1:13Go immediately to King David and ask him, ‘Didn't Your Majesty swear to me, your servant, saying, Your son Solomon will definitely be king after me and will sit on my throne? So why is Adonijah saying he's king?’
1 Chronicles 22:5David said to himself, “My son Solomon is still young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord must be truly magnificent, famous and glorious around the world. I need to start preparing for it.” So David made sure plenty of building materials were ready before he died.
Jeremiah 10:23I realize, Lord, that people don't control their own lives—no one really knows how to choose their way.
Romans 12:16Think about one another. Don't consider yourself more important than others; live humbly. Don't be conceited.
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 →