Proverbs 4:1

Proverbs 4:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction;

pay attention and gain understanding.

1Listen, my sons, to the instruction of a father,

And pay attention so that you may 4:1 Lit knowgain understanding,

1Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father,

And give attention that you may gain understanding,

1Hear, O children, the instruction of a father,

And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.

1Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction;

pay attention and gain understanding.

1My sons, listen to a father’s teaching.

Pay attention and gain understanding.