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Proverbs 24:32

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction:

American Standard Version (1901)

Then I beheld, and considered well; I saw, and received instruction:

Bible in Basic English

Then looking at it, I gave thought: I saw, and I got teaching from it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Which when I had seen, I laid it up in my heart, and by the example I received instruction.

Free Bible Version

As I looked I thought about it, and what I saw taught me a lesson:

Geneva Bible 1599

Then I behelde, and I considered it well: I looked vpon it, and receiued instruction.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.

One Unity Resource Bible

Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction:

Translation for Translators

When I saw that, I thought about it, and I learned this:

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then I saw and considered it; I looked and received instruction.

Noah Webster Bible

Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it , and received instruction.

World English Bible

Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction:

Young's Literal Translation

And I see — I — I do set my heart, I have seen — I have received instruction,

Context

Further Sayings of the Wise

³¹Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. ³²I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: ³³A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,

Summary

This verse describes the state of a neglected and overgrown field, symbolizing the consequences of laziness and lack of diligence. Just as the field is covered with thorns and its stone wall broken down, a person's life can become chaotic and unproductive when they neglect their responsibilities. It serves as a warning against idleness and the importance of tending to one's duties to avoid ruin and decay. The imagery used here emphasizes the need for diligence, discipline, and care in all aspects of life to prevent negative outcomes.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

From the folly of the sluggard learn wisdom (Pro 6:10-11). Next: Proverbs Chapter 25

Proverbs 24:32

Further Sayings of the Wise

³¹Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. ³²I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: ³³A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,

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Berean Standard Bible

I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction:

American Standard Version (1901)

Then I beheld, and considered well; I saw, and received instruction:

Bible in Basic English

Then looking at it, I gave thought: I saw, and I got teaching from it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Which when I had seen, I laid it up in my heart, and by the example I received instruction.

Free Bible Version

As I looked I thought about it, and what I saw taught me a lesson:

Geneva Bible 1599

Then I behelde, and I considered it well: I looked vpon it, and receiued instruction.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.

One Unity Resource Bible

Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction:

Translation for Translators

When I saw that, I thought about it, and I learned this:

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then I saw and considered it; I looked and received instruction.

Noah Webster Bible

Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it , and received instruction.

World English Bible

Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction:

Young's Literal Translation

And I see — I — I do set my heart, I have seen — I have received instruction,