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Proverbs 6:20
20My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction) And do not reject the teaching of your mother;
Proverbs 6:20 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
- New International Version (NIV)My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
- English Standard Version (ESV)My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching.
- New King James Version (NKJV)My son, keep your father’s command, And do not forsake the law of your mother.
Context of Proverbs 6:20
18A heart that creates wicked plans, Feet that run swiftly to evil, 19A false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths], And one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers. My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction) And do not reject the teaching of your mother; 21Bind them continually upon your heart (in your thoughts), And tie them around your neck. 22When you walk about, they (the godly teachings of your parents) will guide you; When you sleep, they will keep watch over you; And when you awake, they will talk to you.
Read all of Proverbs 6Proverbs 6:20 word by word
נְצֹ֣ר בְּ֭נִי מִצְוַ֣ת אָבִ֑יךָ וְאַל־תִּ֝טֹּ֗שׁ תּוֹרַ֥ת אִמֶּֽךָ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 6:20
- Proverbs 1:8My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not reject the teaching of your mother.
- Proverbs 7:1My son, keep my words And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].
- Proverbs 23:22Listen to your father, who sired you, And do not despise your mother when she is old.
- Proverbs 30:11There is a generation (class of people) that curses its father And does not bless its mother.
- Deuteronomy 21:18“If any man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey the voice of his father or of his mother, and when they reprimand and discipline him, he will not listen to them,
- Deuteronomy 27:16‘Cursed is he who dishonors (treats with contempt) his father or his mother.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
- Ephesians 6:1Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline].
Commentaries on Proverbs 6:20
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20Keep thy father's commandment - See on Proverbs 1:8; (note).Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-35Verses 20-35 The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20-35This passage highlights the serious danger of having a relationship with another man's wife (see also Proverbs 1:8, 23; 2:16–22; 5:1–23; 7:1–27).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 20-2320-23. (Compare Pr 1:8; 3:3, &c.).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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