Proverbs 4:3
For I was a son unto my father, tender and an only one in the sight of my mother.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 give you good doctrine; forsake ye not my teaching.
Cross References
1 Kings 1:13Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him: Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thy handmaid, saying: Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?
1 Chronicles 22:5And David said: 'Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries; I will therefore make preparation for him.' So David prepared abundantly before his death.
Jeremiah 10:23O LORD, I know that man's way is not his own; it is not in man to direct his steps as he walketh.
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 →