Proverbs 4:20
My son, attend to my speech; and apply your ear to my words:
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
In Context
19But the ways of the ungodly are dark; they know not how they stumble.
21that your fountains may not fail you; keep them in your heart.
Cross References
Psalms 78:1O God, the heathen are come into your inheritance; they have polluted your holy temple; they have made Jerusalem a storehouse of fruits. 1
Proverbs 5:1My son, attend to my wisdom, and apply your ear to my words;
Proverbs 7:1My son, keep my words, and hide with you my commandments. My son, honor the Lord, and you shall be strong; and fear none but him:
Isaiah 55:3Give heed with your ears, and follow my ways: listen to me, and your soul shall live in prosperity; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, + 55:3 Acts 13:34 the sure mercies of 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 →