Parallel Verses
King James Version
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
New American Standard Bible
For
Holman Bible
those who keep my ways are happy.
International Standard Version
"So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me.
A Conservative Version
Now therefore, ye sons, hearken to me. For blessed are those who keep my ways.
American Standard Version
Now therefore, my'sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.
Amplified
“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me,
For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.
Bible in Basic English
Give ear to me then, my sons: for happy are those who keep my ways.
Darby Translation
And now, sons, hearken unto me, and blessed are they that keep my ways:
Julia Smith Translation
And now ye sons, hear to me: and the happy shall watch my ways.
King James 2000
Now therefore hearken unto me, O you children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"And now, children, listen to me; happy [are] those who will keep my ways.
Modern King James verseion
And now listen to me, O sons; for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Therefore hearken unto me, O ye children, for blessed are they that keep my ways.
NET Bible
"So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.
New Heart English Bible
"Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore, ye sons, hearken to me, for how happy are they who, to my ways, pay regard!
Webster
Now therefore hearken to me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
World English Bible
"Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Youngs Literal Translation
And now, ye sons, hearken to me, Yea, happy are they who keep my ways.
Themes
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Finding » Those that find wisdom
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Hearing » Those that hear wisdom
Hearing » Those that hear instruction
Home » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Instruction » Hearing instruction
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 8:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
Benefits Of Following Wisdom
31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. 32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Cross References
Psalm 119:1-2
ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
Luke 11:28
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Psalm 128:1
{A Song of degrees.} Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
Psalm 1:1-4
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Proverbs 5:7
Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 7:24
Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.