◄ Proverbs 4 ►
[an error occurred while processing this directive] Parallel NIV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB]
[an error occurred while processing this directive]New International Version
1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4Then he taught me, and he said to me, "Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown."
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16For they cannot rest until they do evil; they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22for they are life to those who find them and health to one's whole body.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.
[an error occurred while processing this directive]New International Version (NIV)

Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Proverbs 3
Top of Page
Top of Page