Proverbs 4:3
When I was a son of my father, 1 the tender and only child of my mother, 1
Unlocked Literal 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
2I am giving you good instructions; 1 do not forsake my teaching. 1
4he taught me and said to me, 1 “Let your heart hold fast to my words; 1 keep my commands and live. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 1:13Go to King David; say to him, 'My master the king, did you not swear to your servant, saying, “Surely Solomon your son will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne?” Why then is Adonijah reigning?'
1 Chronicles 22:5David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for Yahweh must be especially magnificent, so that it will be famous and glorious in all other lands. So I will prepare for its building.” So David made extensive preparations before his death.
Jeremiah 10:23I know, Yahweh, that the way of a man does not come from himself. No person walking directs his own steps. 1
Romans 12:16Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not think in proud ways, but accept lowly people. Do not be wise in your own thoughts.
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 →