Proverbs 7:24

Now, my sons, listen to me; 1 pay attention to the words of my mouth. 1

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Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.

In Context

23until an arrow pierces through its liver. 1 He was like a bird rushing into a snare. 1 He did not know that it would cost his life. 1

25May your heart not turn aside onto her paths; 1 do not be led astray onto her paths. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 34:12What man is there who desires life 1 and loves many days, 1 that he may see good? 1

Proverbs 5:7Now, my sons, listen to me; 1 do not turn away from listening to the words of my mouth. 1

Proverbs 13:1A wise son hears his father's instruction, 1 but a mocker will not listen to rebuke. 1

Galatians 4:19My little children, again I am in the pains of childbirth for you until Christ is formed in you.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 7:7-24

The Foolish Young Man; Enticements of the Adulteress. 6 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement, 7 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, 8 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house, 9 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night: 10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. 11 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: 12 Now… Read the whole commentary →

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