Proverbs 4:1

Good News Translation

My children, listen to what your father teaches you. Pay attention, and you will have understanding.

Cross References

Genesis 49:2

“Come together and listen, sons of Jacob. Listen to your father Israel.

Psalm 34:11

Come, my young friends, and listen to me, and I will teach you to honor the Lord.

Proverbs 1:2

Here are proverbs that will help you recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.

Proverbs 1:8

My child, pay attention to what your father and mother tell you.

Proverbs 13:1

Wise children pay attention when their parents correct them, but arrogant people never admit they are wrong.

Proverbs 19:20

If you listen to advice and are willing to learn, one day you will be wise.

Proverbs 22:17

Listen, and I will teach you what the wise have said. Study their teachings,

Proverbs 5:1

My child, pay attention and listen to my wisdom and insight.

Proverbs 7:4

Treat wisdom as your sister, and insight as your closest friend.

Jeremiah 35:8

We have obeyed all the instructions that Jonadab gave us. We ourselves never drink wine, and neither do our wives, our sons, or our daughters.

Hebrews 2:1

That is why we must hold on all the more firmly to the truths we have heard, so that we will not be carried away.