Proverbs 4:20
My son, to my words, attend, to my sayings, incline thou thine ear;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
In Context
19The way of the lawless, is like darkness, they know not, at what they stumble.
21Let them not depart from thine eyes, keep them in the midst of thy heart;
Cross References
Psalms 78:1Give ear, O my people, to mine instruction, Bend your ear to the sayings of my mouth;
Proverbs 5:1My son, to my wisdom, attend, and, to mine understanding, incline thou thine ear:
Proverbs 7:1My son, keep my sayings, and, my commandments, treasure by thee;
Isaiah 55:3Incline your ear, and come unto me, Hearken, That your soul, may live,—That I may solemnise for you a covenant age-abiding, The Lovingkindness to David, well-assured.
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 →