Proverbs 4:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

My son, pay attention to my words; listen carefully to what I'm telling you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is urging someone to listen closely and give full attention to wise instruction.

📚 Historical Context

This comes from the book of Proverbs, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, who was known for his wisdom. In ancient Hebrew culture, fathers had the responsibility to pass down wisdom and life instruction to their sons. The format of addressing 'my son' was a common literary device used by wisdom teachers to show care and authority.

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