Proverbs 5:13
Proverbs 5:13 in Multiple Translations
I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my mentors.
And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
I did not give attention to the voice of my teachers, my ear was not turned to those who were guiding me!
I didn't listen to what my teacher said. I didn't pay attention to my instructors.
And haue not obeied the voyce of them that taught mee, nor enclined mine eare to them that instructed me!
And I have not hearkened to the voice of my directors, And to my teachers have not inclined mine ear.
I haven’t obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me!
And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined my ear to them that instructed me!
And have not heard the voice of them that taught me, and have not inclined my ear to masters?
I did not heed what my teachers said! I paid no attention to those who tried to teach me something about my behavior.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 5:13
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Proverbs 5:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ/לֹא
שָׁ֭מַעְתִּי
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
מוֹרָ֑/י
וְ֝/לִֽ/מְלַמְּדַ֗/י
לֹא
הִטִּ֥יתִי
אָזְנִֽ/י
וְֽ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
שָׁ֭מַעְתִּי
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
מוֹרָ֑/י
yârâh
H3384
to shoot
N-mp | Suff
וְ֝/לִֽ/מְלַמְּדַ֗/י
lâmad
H3925
to learn
Conj | Prep | V-Piel | Suff
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
הִטִּ֥יתִי
nâṭâh
H5186
to stretch
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
אָזְנִֽ/י
ʼôzen
H241
ear
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 5:13
וְֽ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
שָׁ֭מַעְתִּי
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
מוֹרָ֑/י
yârâh
H3384
"to shoot"
N-mp | Suff
To show or teach something, like pointing it out or shooting an arrow. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe instructing or directing others.
Definition: 1) to shoot, pour 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shoot arrows 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to shoot at 1b2) part. shooter, archer 1c) to throw water, rain
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through. See also: Genesis 31:51; Job 8:10; Psalms 11:2.
וְ֝/לִֽ/מְלַמְּדַ֗/י
lâmad
H3925
"to learn"
Conj | Prep | V-Piel | Suff
To learn or teach in the Bible means to guide someone, like using a rod to direct an animal. It is about instructing or training someone, as seen in Proverbs and Psalms. Teaching is an important theme in the Bible.
Definition: : teach 1) to learn. teach, exercise in 1a) (Qal) to learn 1b) (Piel) to teach 1c) (Pual) to be taught, be trained Also means: la.mad (לָמַד ": learn" H3925H)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: (un-) accustomed, [idiom] diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er, -ing). See also: Deuteronomy 4:1; Psalms 119:66; Psalms 18:35.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הִטִּ֥יתִי
nâṭâh
H5186
"to stretch"
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
To stretch or spread out, often used to describe physical movement, but also moral deflection, as seen in the story of Israel's decline in the book of Judges.
Definition: 1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Usage: Occurs in 207 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield. See also: Genesis 12:8; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 17:6.
אָזְנִֽ/י
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
Study Notes — Proverbs 5:13
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- Context
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- Proverbs 5:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 5:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 5:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 5:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 5:13
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 5:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 5:13
- Sermons on Proverbs 5:13
Context — Avoiding Immorality
11At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are spent,
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.” 15Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Thessalonians 4:8 | Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit. |
| 2 | Luke 15:18 | I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. |
| 3 | Hebrews 13:7 | Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. |
| 4 | 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13 | But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. |
Proverbs 5:13 Summary
This verse is saying that the person did not listen to the people who were trying to teach and guide them, which led to big problems. It's like when we don't listen to our parents or teachers, and we end up making mistakes. The Bible teaches us to listen and learn from others, as seen in Proverbs 1:7, and to be humble and receptive to guidance, as encouraged in Psalm 25:9. By listening to wise counsel, we can avoid a lot of trouble and make better choices, as promised in Proverbs 19:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to not listen to the voice of teachers or incline my ear to mentors?
This means to disregard or ignore the guidance and wisdom of those who are trying to teach and advise us, as seen in Proverbs 5:13, which can lead to a lack of understanding and foolish decisions, as warned in Proverbs 12:1.
Why is it important to listen to teachers and mentors?
Listening to teachers and mentors is crucial because they can provide valuable insights and guidance, helping us to avoid pitfalls and make wise decisions, as emphasized in Proverbs 19:20 andPsalm 119:99.
What are the consequences of not listening to teachers and mentors?
The consequences of not listening can be severe, leading to a life of regret and sorrow, as expressed in Proverbs 5:11-12, and even spiritual ruin, as warned in Proverbs 5:14.
How can I apply this verse to my own life?
To apply this verse, we should humbly seek out wise counsel and be willing to listen and learn from others, as encouraged in Proverbs 1:7 and James 1:5, and be open to correction and guidance from God and others.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I have not been listening to the voice of my teachers or mentors?
- How have I responded to correction or guidance from others in the past, and what can I do to be more receptive to their input?
- What are some potential consequences of not listening to wise counsel, and how can I avoid them?
- In what ways can I seek out wise mentors or teachers to guide me in my spiritual journey?
- How can I cultivate a humble and receptive heart, willing to listen and learn from others?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 5:13
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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 5:13
And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 5:13
Of my teachers; of my parents, and friends, and ministers, who faithfully and seasonably informed me of those mischiefs and miseries which now I feel.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 5:13
Proverbs 5:13 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!Ver. 13. Nor inclined mine ear.] I would not so much as hear them, nmch less obey their voice. Intus existens prohibet alienum. The songs of those syrens had so enchanted him, that it was past time of day to give him counsel. If you speak against his sweet sin, and dissuade him from that, he shrinks back into the shell, and lets his hood hearken. All that is of ‘ Davy Dutton’ s dream,’ as the proverb is, and therefore, Surdo fabulam, he will in nowise give ear to you.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 5:13
11–14. The pangs of remorse and the upbraidings of conscience form the terrible climax to the loss of honour and health and substance. “ ‘Going down to the chambers of death,’ wise too late, the victim of his own sins remembers with unspeakable agony the voice of his teachers, the efforts of those who wished to instruct him.”—Horton.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 5:13
12, 13. How have I — The repentance and lamentation here exhibited are of the bitterest kind. “In the line of my duty,” says Dr. A.
Sermons on Proverbs 5:13
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The Life of David Brainerd - Part. 2 by Jonathan Edwards | In this sermon transcript, the preacher reflects on their own feelings of unworthiness and insufficiency. They express a desire for a close and constant devotion to God and a fear |
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Pioneers (Abraham, a Pioneer of Revival, Missions, and Holiness) - Part 2 by David Smithers | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of pleasing God and growing in faith. He encourages the audience to abound more and more in their walk with Christ. The speake |
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The Holy Spirit in the Epistles to the Thessalonians by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the epistles to the Thessalonians, emphasizing the Holy Spirit's role in manifesting power in the preaching of the gospel, giving assurance to be |
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(1 Peter - Part 12): As Obedient Children by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the American spirit of rebellion and the importance of freedom. He references the historical event of pouring tea overboard in Boston Harbor |
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Does Doctrine Matter - Part 9 by Derek Melton | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of the doctrine of repentance in the Christian faith. He emphasizes that repentance is not a one-time event, but rather a lif |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 20 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of having a clear conscience before God and men. He encourages the audience to consider the consequences of not being right wit |
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What God Is Waiting For by Basilea Schlink | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of repentance and contrition in the eyes of God. It emphasizes that when individuals and communities repent and turn away from their |