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Proverbs 4:3

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Berean Standard Bible

When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother,

American Standard Version (1901)

For I was a son unto my father, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

Bible in Basic English

For I was a son to my father, a gentle and an only one to my mother.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For I also was my father’s son, tender and as an only son in the sight of my mother:

Free Bible Version

When I was a son with my father—a tender young boy, my mother's only child—

Geneva Bible 1599

For I was my fathers sonne, tender and deare in the sight of my mother,

King James (Authorized) Version

For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

One Unity Resource Bible

For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.

Translation for Translators

When I was a young boy, loved by my mother,

Unlocked Literal Bible

When I was a son of my father, the tender and only child of my mother,

Noah Webster Bible

For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

World English Bible

For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.

Young's Literal Translation

For, a son I have been to my father — tender, And an only one before my mother.

Context

A Father’s Instruction

²For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive. ³When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother, ⁴he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.

Summary

Proverbs 4:3 emphasizes the importance of listening to a father's instruction and paying attention to gain understanding. It highlights the value of parental guidance and wisdom passed down through generations. This verse encourages respect for parental authority and the wisdom that comes from experience. By heeding this advice, individuals can grow in knowledge and make wise decisions in life.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

father's son--emphatic, a son specially regarded, and so called tender, as an object of special care (compare Ch1 22:7; Ch1 29:1); an idea further expressed by only beloved--or, "as an only son" (Gen 22:2), though he had brothers (see on Ch1 3:5).

Proverbs 4:3

A Father’s Instruction

²For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive. ³When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother, ⁴he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.

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Berean Standard Bible

When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother,

American Standard Version (1901)

For I was a son unto my father, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

Bible in Basic English

For I was a son to my father, a gentle and an only one to my mother.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For I also was my father’s son, tender and as an only son in the sight of my mother:

Free Bible Version

When I was a son with my father—a tender young boy, my mother's only child—

Geneva Bible 1599

For I was my fathers sonne, tender and deare in the sight of my mother,

King James (Authorized) Version

For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

One Unity Resource Bible

For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.

Translation for Translators

When I was a young boy, loved by my mother,

Unlocked Literal Bible

When I was a son of my father, the tender and only child of my mother,

Noah Webster Bible

For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

World English Bible

For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.

Young's Literal Translation

For, a son I have been to my father — tender, And an only one before my mother.