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Proverbs 4:2-4
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 4:2-4
1599 Geneva Bible
2 For I do give you a good doctrine: therefore forsake ye not my law.
3 For I was my father’s son, tender and dear in the sight of my mother,
4 When he [a]taught me, and said unto me, Let thine heart hold fast my words: keep my commandments, and thou shalt live.
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- Proverbs 4:4 Meaning, David his father.
Proverbs 4:2-4
New International Version
Proverbs 4:2-4
New International Version
Proverbs 4:2-4
New King James Version
Proverbs 4:2-4
New King James Version
2 For I give you good doctrine:
Do not forsake my law.
3 When I was my father’s son,
(A)Tender and the only one in the sight of my mother,
4 (B)He also taught me, and said to me:
“Let your heart retain my words;
(C)Keep my commands, and live.
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