4:1 My children, listen to me. Listen to your father's instruction. Pay attention and grow wise,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 1 , My children, listen to me. Listen to your father's instruction. Pay attention and grow wise,
4:2 for I am giving you good guidance. Don't turn away from my teaching.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 2 , for I am giving you good guidance. Don't turn away from my teaching.
4:3 For I, too, was once my father's son, tenderly loved by my mother as an only child.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 3 , For I, too, was once my father's son, tenderly loved by my mother as an only child.
4:4 My father told me, 'Take my words to heart. Follow my instructions and you will live.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 4 , My father told me, 'Take my words to heart. Follow my instructions and you will live.
4:5 Learn to be wise, and develop good judgment. Don't forget or turn away from my words.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 5 , Learn to be wise, and develop good judgment. Don't forget or turn away from my words.
4:6 Don't turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 6 , Don't turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.
4:7 Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 7 , Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment.
4:8 If you prize wisdom, she will exalt you. Embrace her and she will honor you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 8 , If you prize wisdom, she will exalt you. Embrace her and she will honor you.
4:9 She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.'
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 9 , She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.'
4:10 My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 10 , My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life.
4:11 I will teach you wisdom's ways and lead you in straight paths.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 11 , I will teach you wisdom's ways and lead you in straight paths.
4:12 If you live a life guided by wisdom, you won't limp or stumble as you run.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 12 , If you live a life guided by wisdom, you won't limp or stumble as you run.
4:13 Carry out my instructions; don't forsake them. Guard them, for they will lead you to a fulfilled life.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 13 , Carry out my instructions; don't forsake them. Guard them, for they will lead you to a fulfilled life.
4:14 Do not do as the wicked do or follow the path of evildoers.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 14 , Do not do as the wicked do or follow the path of evildoers.
4:15 Avoid their haunts. Turn away and go somewhere else,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 15 , Avoid their haunts. Turn away and go somewhere else,
4:16 for evil people cannot sleep until they have done their evil deed for the day. They cannot rest unless they have caused someone to stumble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 16 , for evil people cannot sleep until they have done their evil deed for the day. They cannot rest unless they have caused someone to stumble.
4:17 They eat wickedness and drink violence!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 17 , They eat wickedness and drink violence!
4:18 The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 18 , The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.
4:19 But the way of the wicked is like complete darkness. Those who follow it have no idea what they are stumbling over.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 19 , But the way of the wicked is like complete darkness. Those who follow it have no idea what they are stumbling over.
4:20 Pay attention, my child, to what I say. Listen carefully.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 20 , Pay attention, my child, to what I say. Listen carefully.
4:21 Don't lose sight of my words. Let them penetrate deep within your heart,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 21 , Don't lose sight of my words. Let them penetrate deep within your heart,
4:22 for they bring life and radiant health to anyone who discovers their meaning.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 22 , for they bring life and radiant health to anyone who discovers their meaning.
4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 23 , Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.
4:24 Avoid all perverse talk; stay far from corrupt speech.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 24 , Avoid all perverse talk; stay far from corrupt speech.
4:25 Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 25 , Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
4:26 Mark out a straight path for your feet; then stick to the path and stay safe.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 26 , Mark out a straight path for your feet; then stick to the path and stay safe.
4:27 Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 4 , Verse 27 , Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.
