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Proverbs 1:8
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching:
Proverbs 1:8 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 1:8 in other translations
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching;
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In context
5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
6 to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
8 My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching:
9 for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.
10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.
11 If they say, "Come with us, Let's lie in wait for blood; let's lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;
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