Proverbs 4:3
For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
World Messianic 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 sound learning. Don’t forsake my law.
4He taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.
Cross References
1 Kings 1:13Go in to King David, and tell him, ‘Didn’t you, my lord the king, swear to your servant, saying, “Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne”? Why then does Adonijah reign?’
1 Chronicles 22:5David said, “Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries. I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David prepared abundantly before his death.
Jeremiah 10:23LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself. It is not in man who walks to direct his steps.
Romans 12:16Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be 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 →