Proverbs 4:1
The Voice
It’s perfectly natural to envy those who are successful. It’s even natural to want to imitate them. But what about those who’ve gotten ahead by doing the wrong thing? Sometimes it seems crime does pay, the good do die young, and the wicked do have more fun. But it only appears this way; it is not reality. In reality the success of wrongdoers is short-lived. God is against them, and their house is built on the sand. Even if it seems to be a grand house, it will soon come crashing down.
4 Gather, children, to hear your father’s instruction.
Pay close attention so you will understand,
Proverbs 4:1
New International Version
Get Wisdom at Any Cost
Proverbs 6:20
The Voice
20 So, my son, follow your father’s direction,
and don’t forget what your mother taught you—
Proverbs 6:20
New International Version
Warning Against Adultery
Proverbs 19:13
The Voice
13 Foolish children bring misery to their fathers,
and a wife’s bickering is a constant dripping as from a leaky roof.
Proverbs 19:13
New International Version
Proverbs 19:14
The Voice
14 Houses and riches may be inherited from parents,
but a sensible wife is a gift from the Eternal.
Proverbs 19:14
New International Version
Proverbs 22:28
The Voice
28 Do not steal property from your neighbors by moving the boundary markers
your ancestors established.
Proverbs 22:28
New International Version
Saying 5
28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone(A)
set up by your ancestors.
Proverbs 23:22-25
The Voice
22 Pay attention to your father—after all, he gave you life—
and don’t ignore your mother in her old age.
23 Invest in truth, sock it away!
Never cash in wisdom, guidance, or insight.
24 The parents of the right-living will celebrate;
yes, parents of children who make wise choices are happy.
25 So make your parents happy;
delight your mother—after all, she brought you into this world.
Proverbs 23:22-25
New International Version
Saying 17
22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.(A)
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(B)
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy;
a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.(C)
25 May your father and mother rejoice;
may she who gave you birth be joyful!(D)
Proverbs 29:3
The Voice
3 An adult who loves wisdom and follows its ways gives his parents joy,
but one who hangs out with women of the street will lose everything.
Proverbs 29:3
New International Version
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