New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 8:33
Proverbs 8:33 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
- New International Version (NIV)Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Hear instruction and be wise, And do not disdain it.
Context of Proverbs 8:33
31Rejoicing in the world, His earth, And having my delight in the sons of men. 32“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways. Heed instruction and be wise, And do not neglect it. 34Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at my doorposts. 35For he who finds me finds life And obtains favor from the Lord.
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שִׁמְע֖וּ מוּסָ֥ר וַחֲכָ֗מוּ וְאַל־תִּפְרָֽעוּ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 8:33
- Proverbs 1:2To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding,
- Proverbs 4:1Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention that you may gain understanding,
- Proverbs 5:1My son, give attention to my wisdom, Incline your ear to my understanding;
- Isaiah 55:1“Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost.
- Romans 10:16However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?”
- Proverbs 1:21At the head of the noisy streets she cries out; At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings:
- Psalms 81:11“But My people did not listen to My voice, And Israel did not obey Me.
- Acts 7:35“This Moses whom they disowned, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and a judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be both a ruler and a deliverer with the help of the angel who appeared to him in the thorn bush.
- Hebrews 12:25See to it that you do not refuse Him who is speaking. For if those did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape who turn away from Him who warns from heaven.
Commentaries on Proverbs 8:33
- 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
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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
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