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Proverbs 4:3
For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
Proverbs 4:3 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 4:3 in other translations
For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother,
For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
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In context
1 Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
2 for I give you sound learning. Do not forsake my law.
3 For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
4 He taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.
5 Get wisdom. Get understanding. Do not forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.
6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you.
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