Proverbs 8:32

Proverbs 8:32 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
• New International Version (NIV)“Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.
• English Standard Version (ESV)"And now, O sons, listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“Now therefore, listen to me, my children, For blessed are those who keep my ways.

Context of Proverbs 8:32

30I was a skilled craftsman beside him. I was his delight every day, always rejoicing before him. 31I was rejoicing in his inhabited world, delighting in the children of Adam. “And now, sons, listen to me; those who keep my ways are happy. 33Listen to instruction and be wise; don’t ignore it. 34Anyone who listens to me is happy, watching at my doors every day, waiting by the posts of my doorway.

Proverbs 8:32 word by word

וְעַתָּ֣ה בָ֭נִים שִׁמְעוּ־לִ֑י וְ֝אַשְׁרֵ֗י דְּרָכַ֥י יִשְׁמֹֽרוּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Now therefore hearkenשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085
• unto me, O ye childrenבֵּןbên · son: descendant/peopleH1121
• for blessedאֶ֫שֶׁר'esher · blessedH835
• keepשָׁמַרshâmar · to keep: obeyH8104
• my waysדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870

Cross-references for Proverbs 8:32

• Psalms 1:1How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers!
• Psalms 119:1How happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk according to the Lord’s instruction!
• Psalms 128:1How happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways!
• Luke 11:28He said, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.”

Commentaries on Proverbs 8:32

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 32Now therefore - Since I delight so much in conveying instruction; since I have the happiness of the children of Adam so much at heart, hearken unto me; and this is for your own interest, for blessed are they who keep my ways.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 32The old exhortation with a new force. The counsels are no longer those of prudence and human experience, but of a Wisdom eternal as Yahweh, ordering all things.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32-36Verses 32-36 Surely we should hearken to Christ's voice with the readiness of children. Let us all be wise, and not refuse such mercy. Blessed are those who hear the Saviour's voice, and wait on him with daily reading, meditation, and prayer. The children of the world find time for vain amusements, without neglecting what they deem the one thing needful. Does it not show contempt of Wisdom's instructions, when people professing godliness, seek excuses for…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 32-36Wisdom gives great rewards to those who listen and follow it.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 32-3632-36. Such an attribute men are urged to seek.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 8:32

• Children
• Jesus Continued
• Wisdom

In the dictionaries

• Appoint
• Choice
• Delight
• Depth
• Early
• Instruction
• Rule
• Truth
• Ethics
• Gnosticism

Commentaries on Proverbs 8

• 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
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings