Provérbios 4

A Father’s Instruction

1 Hear, O children, the instruction of a father,

And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.

2 For I give you good doctrine;

Do not *4:2 Lit forsake.turn away from my instruction.

3 When I was a son with my father (David),

Tender and the only son in the sight of my mother (Bathsheba),

4 He taught me and said to me,

"Let your heart hold fast my words;

Keep my commandments and live. [1 Chr 28:9; Eph 6:4]

5 "Get [skillful and godly] wisdom! Acquire understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]!

Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

6 "Do not *4:6 Lit forsake.turn away from her (Wisdom) and she will guard and protect you;

Love her, and she will watch over you.