Proverbs 7:24
Proverbs 7:24 in Multiple Translations
Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.
¶ Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.
So now, my sons, give ear to me; give attention to the sayings of my mouth;
So now listen to me, my sons, and pay attention to what I'm saying.
Heare me now therefore, O children, and hearken to the wordes of my mouth.
And now, ye sons, hearken to me, And give attention to sayings of my mouth.
Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.
Now therefore hearken to me, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
Now therefore, my son, hear me, and attend to the words of my mouth.
My son, listen to what I say; pay careful attention to my words.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 7:24
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Proverbs 7:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַתָּ֣ה
בָ֭נִים
שִׁמְעוּ
לִ֑/י
וְ֝/הַקְשִׁ֗יבוּ
לְ/אִמְרֵי
פִֽ/י
וְ/עַתָּ֣ה
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Conj | Adv
בָ֭נִים
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שִׁמְעוּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
לִ֑/י
Prep | Suff
וְ֝/הַקְשִׁ֗יבוּ
qâshab
H7181
to listen
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
לְ/אִמְרֵי
ʼêmer
H561
word
Prep | N-mp
פִֽ/י
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 7:24
וְ/עַתָּ֣ה
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Conj | Adv
This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.
בָ֭נִים
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שִׁמְעוּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
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.
לִ֑/י
""
Prep | Suff
וְ֝/הַקְשִׁ֗יבוּ
qâshab
H7181
"to listen"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
To listen carefully is what this Hebrew word means, like pricking up your ears to hear something. It's used in many Bible verses, including Proverbs and Isaiah, to encourage people to pay attention. The KJV translates it as 'attend' or 'hear'.
Definition: 1) to hear, be attentive, heed, incline (of ears), attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1a) (Qal) incline, attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1b) (Hiphil) to pay attention, give attention
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: attend, (cause to) hear(-ken), give heed, incline, mark (well), regard. See also: 1 Samuel 15:22; Song of Solomon 8:13; Psalms 5:3.
לְ/אִמְרֵי
ʼêmer
H561
"word"
Prep | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a word or speech, like a promise or command from God. It is used in books like Genesis and Exodus to describe God's conversations with people.
Definition: utterance, speech, word, saying, promise, command
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: answer, [idiom] appointed unto him, saying, speech, word. See also: Genesis 49:21; Psalms 141:6; Psalms 5:2.
פִֽ/י
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
Study Notes — Proverbs 7:24
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- Context
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- Proverbs 7:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:24
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:24
- Sermons on Proverbs 7:24
Context — Warnings about the Adulteress
22He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,
23until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life.
24Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.
25Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths. 26For she has brought many down to death; her slain are many in number.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 5:7 | So now, my sons, listen to me, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth. |
| 2 | Proverbs 4:1 | Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. |
| 3 | 1 John 2:1 | My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. |
| 4 | Proverbs 8:32–33 | Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. |
| 5 | Galatians 4:19 | My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 4:14–15 | I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children. Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. |
Proverbs 7:24 Summary
This verse is about a father speaking to his sons, urging them to listen to his words of wisdom and guidance. He wants to protect them from the dangers of sin and immorality, as seen in Proverbs 7:22-23. By listening to his words, they can avoid the pitfalls of sin and stay on the path of righteousness, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105. Just like the father in this verse, God speaks to us through the Bible, guiding us on the path of life and urging us to follow His commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:19-20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the father speaking to his sons in Proverbs 7:24?
The father is speaking to his sons to impart wisdom and guidance, as seen in Proverbs 1:8, where it says to listen to the instruction of a father. This emphasizes the importance of parental guidance and wisdom in navigating life's challenges.
What is the father warning his sons against in this verse?
The father is warning his sons against the dangers of immorality and the temptress, as described in Proverbs 7:22-23. He is urging them to listen to his words of wisdom to avoid the pitfalls of sin and its consequences, as seen in Proverbs 5:1-14.
How can we apply the wisdom of Proverbs 7:24 to our own lives?
We can apply this wisdom by being attentive to the words of wisdom and guidance from our spiritual leaders, parents, and the Bible, such as in Psalm 119:105, where it says that God's word is a lamp to our feet. By listening to and heeding these words, we can avoid the dangers of sin and stay on the path of righteousness.
What is the tone of the father's warning in Proverbs 7:24?
The tone of the father's warning is one of love, concern, and urgency, as seen in Proverbs 7:1-5, where he urges his sons to treasure his commands and to avoid the temptress. This tone emphasizes the importance of heeding the father's words to avoid the devastating consequences of sin.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to listen more carefully to the words of wisdom and guidance from God and others?
- How can I prioritize the pursuit of wisdom and righteousness in my daily life, as encouraged in Proverbs 4:7?
- What are some potential consequences of not heeding the warnings and guidance of Proverbs 7:24, as seen in Proverbs 7:22-23?
- In what ways can I apply the wisdom of Proverbs 7:24 to my relationships and interactions with others, as seen in Proverbs 11:3?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:24
Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children,.... The Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and Arabic versions, read, in the singular number, "my son", in the same manner as the chapter begins; but it is in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:24
Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:24
Proverbs 7:24 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.Ver. 24. Hearken now therefore.] Call up the ears of thy mind to the ears of thy body, that one sound may pierce both. Solomon knew well how hard it was to get ground of a raging lust, even as hard as to get ground of the sea. Hence he so sets on his exhortation.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:24
Verse 24. Hearken unto me now, therefore, O ye children] Ye that are young and inexperienced, seriously consider the example set before your eyes, and take warning at another's expense.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:24
24. ye children] Rather, Now, therefore, my sons, &c., R.V. It is the same word as that which opens this appeal (Proverbs 7:1), and is constantly used by the Teacher throughout these addresses. See Proverbs 1:8, note.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:24
24, 25. Hearken, etc. — These verses contain an earnest and affectionate exhortation by the teacher to avoid the evils on which he has been discoursing.
Sermons on Proverbs 7:24
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The Candlestick - Sardis (The Congregation of the Dead) by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of meeting with God in the appointed place. He encourages the congregation to surrender everything they have and are to God, |
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Responsibility by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of character and example in teaching and training children. He highlights the need for parents to not only teach their childre |
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Family Series Part 3 (Responsibility, the Duty of Fathers) by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of character and example in parenting. He highlights the significance of teaching children God's commandments and living them |
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The Man Who Comes After the King by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living out the truth of God's word. He highlights the tragic reality of a generation that possesses truth but fails to embr |
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Looking on the Heart by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Brian leads the congregation in reading Proverbs chapter 4. The scripture emphasizes the importance of listening to the instruction of a father and not forsa |
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Wanted - a Man by Paul Valentine | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of fathers and parents in providing moral instruction to their children. He encourages fathers to take responsibility for teac |
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What Is a Christian 05 Child Needs Discipline by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher shares two personal stories to illustrate the concept of sacrifice and love. The first story is about a little boy during war times who is taught by hi |