KJV ORIGINAL
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen, my child, and become wise, and direct your heart down the right path.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is urging someone they care about to listen carefully, gain wisdom, and intentionally steer their life in the right direction.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from the book of Proverbs, likely written by King Solomon around 950 BC as practical wisdom for living well. The 'father to son' language was a common teaching style in ancient wisdom literature, used to pass down important life guidance. This particular verse introduces a section warning against the dangers of excessive drinking and gluttony.
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