Proverbs 4:1-4

Amplified Bible

4 Hear, O children, the instruction of a father,
And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.
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For I give you good doctrine;
Do not ^[a]turn away from my instruction.
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When I was a son with my father (David),
Tender and the only son in the sight of my mother (Bathsheba),
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He taught me and said to me,
“Let your heart hold fast my words;
Keep my commandments and live.^(A)