I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.
Proverbs 2:1 - English Standard Version 2016 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And hide my commandments with thee; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition MY SON, if you will receive my words and treasure up my commandments within you, American Standard Version (1901) My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee; Common English Bible My son, accept my words and store up my commands. Catholic Public Domain Version My son, if you would accept my words, and conceal my commandments within you, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and wilt hide my commandments with thee, |
I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.
to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many.
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
“Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”
Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?’
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.