Proverbs 5:13

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my mentors.

American Standard Version (1901)

Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

Bible in Basic English

I did not give attention to the voice of my teachers, my ear was not turned to those who were guiding me!

Douay-Rheims 1899

And have not heard the voice of them that taught me, and have not inclined my ear to masters?

Free Bible Version

I didn't listen to what my teacher said. I didn't pay attention to my instructors.

Geneva Bible 1599

And haue not obeied the voyce of them that taught mee, nor enclined mine eare to them that instructed me!

King James (Authorized) Version

And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

One Unity Resource Bible

neither have I sh'ma ·heard obeyed· the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me!

Translation for Translators

I did not heed what my teachers said! I paid no attention to those who tried to teach me something about my behavior.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I would not obey my teachers or incline my ear to my instructors.

Noah Webster Bible

And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined my ear to them that instructed me!

World English Bible

I haven’t obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me!

Young's Literal Translation

And I have not hearkened to the voice of my directors, And to my teachers have not inclined mine ear.

Context

Avoiding Immorality

¹²and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof! ¹³I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my mentors. ¹⁴I am on the brink of utter ruin in the midst of the whole assembly.”

Summary

This verse in Proverbs warns against the consequences of ignoring wisdom and falling into sinful ways. It describes the regret and anguish that come from not listening to instruction and straying from the path of righteousness. The imagery of being on the brink of ruin and facing the consequences of one's actions serves as a powerful reminder to seek wisdom and avoid the pitfalls of temptation. Ultimately, the verse emphasizes the importance of heeding wise counsel and staying faithful to God's teachings to avoid the sorrow and destruction that accompany sinful choices.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers,.... Parents, tutors, masters, and ministers of the word; neither regarded the advice of parents, nor the instructions of tutors, nor the commands of masters, nor the sermons of ministers: these are all lost on some persons; they are proof against them all; these make no impressions upon them, and are of no use to them; nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! or to my masters, as the Targum and Vulgate Latin version; turned away the ear from them, stopped it to them, and would not hear what they had to say; at least would not receive it, and act according to it.