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Proverbs 6:20
My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Proverbs 6:20 · Webster Bible
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Proverbs 6:20 in other translations
My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching.
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In context
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood.
18 A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and him that soweth discord among brethren.
20 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
21 Bind them continually upon thy heart, [and] tie them about thy neck.
22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
23 For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:
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