Proverbs 4:20
My sonne, hearken vnto my wordes, incline thine eare vnto my sayings.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
In Context
19The way of the wicked is as the darkenes: they knowe not wherein they shall fall.
21Let them not depart from thine eyes, but keepe them in the middes of thine heart.
Cross References
Psalms 78:1A Psalme to give instruction committed to Asaph. Heare my doctrine, O my people: incline your eares vnto the wordes of my mouth.
Proverbs 5:1My sonne, hearken vnto my wisedome, and incline thine eare vnto my knowledge.
Proverbs 7:1My sonne, keepe my wordes, and hide my commandements with thee.
Isaiah 55:3Encline your eares, and come vnto me: heare, and your soule shall liue, and I will make an euerlasting couenant with you, euen the sure mercies of Dauid.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:15-20
Cautions against Bad Company. 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at… Read the whole commentary →