“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”

Proverbs 1:8 (KJV) |

Proverbs 1:8

From Proverbs 1, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).

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6

To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

7

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

8

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

9

For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

10

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

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