Proverbs 4:3
For I was my father's son, A tender and only child in the sight of my mother.
Noyes Bible
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 instruction; Forsake ye not my commandments.
4He taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments, and live.
Cross References
Jeremiah 10:23“I know, O Jehovah, that the way of a man is not within his power, That it is not within the power of a man that walketh to establish his steps.
Romans 12:16Be of one mind among yourselves. Set not your minds on high things, but content yourselves with what is humble. Be not wise in your own conceits.
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 →