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

30When the Lord made all that happen, I was beside him as his faithful helper. I pleased him every day, and I was happy to be with him. 31The world that he had made gave me great joy. The people who lived on it made me happy. So listen to me, my children. Anyone who obeys my teaching will be happy. 33Listen when I tell you what is right for you to do. Then you will be wise. Do not forget what I tell you. 34Anyone who listens to me is in a happy place. You can wait outside my home each day, and I will teach you.

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 1:1If someone does not do what wicked people tell him to do, if he does not join with sinners, if he does not meet with those who laugh at God, God has blessed that person!
• Psalms 119:1God has blessed people who always do what is right. They obey the Lord's Law.
• Psalms 128:1If people respect the Lord and they obey his commands, God has blessed them!
• Luke 11:28Jesus replied, ‘It is the people who hear God's message who are happy. They are happy if they obey 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

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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