Proverbs 6:20
My son, keep thy father's commandment, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
In context
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, Feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, And he 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 thine 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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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 6:20 in the NIV
My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 6:20 in the ESV
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.