Proverbs 6:20
My son, obey the command of your father 1 and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
In Context
19a witness who breathes out lies 1 and one who sows discord among brothers. 1
21Always bind them on your heart; 1 tie them about your neck. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 21:18If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and who, even though they correct him, will not listen to them;
Proverbs 1:8My son, hear the instruction of your father 1 and do not lay aside the rules of your mother; 1
Proverbs 5:5Her feet go down to death; 1 her steps go all the way to Sheol. 1
Proverbs 7:7I looked at the naive people, 1 and I noticed among the young men 1 a youth who had no sense. 1
Proverbs 30:11There is a generation that curses their father 1 and does not bless their mother. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 6:13-20
The Seven Abominations. 12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; 14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. 16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that… Read the whole commentary →