Proverbs 4:20
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.”Proverbs 4:20
What Does Proverbs 4:20 Mean?
Proverbs 4:20 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 4, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 4:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 4:9“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons;”Proverbs 5:1“My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:”Isaiah 55:3“Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.”Proverbs 6:20“My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”Proverbs 7:1“My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.”Hebrews 2:1“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.”Psalms 78:1“Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.”Psalms 90:12“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”Proverbs 2:1“My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;”Matthew 17:5“While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”Proverbs 13:1“A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.”Proverbs 8:6“Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.”
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