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 beside him as a master craftsman. I made him happy day after day, I rejoiced in front of him all the time, 31found joy in his inhabited world, and delighted in the human race. “Now, sons, listen to me. Blessed are those who follow my ways. 33Listen to discipline, and become wise. Do not leave my ways. 34Blessed is the person who listens to me, watches at my door day after day, and waits by my doorposts.

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 1:1Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people, take the path of sinners, or join the company of mockers.
• Psalms 119:1Blessed are those whose lives have integrity, those who follow the teachings of the Lord.
• Psalms 128:1Blessed are all who fear the Lord and live his way.
• Luke 11:28Jesus replied, “Rather, how blessed are those who hear and obey God’s word.”

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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• Appoint
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• Rule
• Truth
• Ethics
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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