Proverbs 4:20
My son, attend to my words, unto my sayings incline thy ear.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
In Context
19The way of the wicked is like darkness: they know not against what they stumble.
21Let them not slip away from thy eyes: guard them in the midst of thy heart.
Cross References
Psalms 78:1“A Maskil of Assaph.” Give ear, O my people, to my instruction: incline thy ear to the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 5:1My son, attend unto my wisdom; to my understanding incline thou thy ear:
Proverbs 7:1My son, observe my sayings, and my commandments must thou treasure up with thee.
Isaiah 55:3Incline your ear, and come unto me, hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, the promised mercies of David, which are sure.
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 →