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Listen, my son, and be wise, And keep your heart on the right path!
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Wisdom Begins with Listening
Commentators emphasize that wisdom begins with an active choice to "hear." This isn't just passive listening but an intentional reception of instruction from a father, from Wisdom itself, and from ministers of the Gospel. As one scholar notes, this is the path to becoming "wise unto salvation," because faith comes by hearing.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Another continuous exhortation rather than a collection of maxims.
(Proverbs 23:16) The teacher rejoices when the disciple’s hea…
19th Century
Anglican
Hear, my son, whatever others may do. (Compare to the comments above on Proverbs 22:19.)
Guide your heart in the way…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Hear you, my son, and be wise Hear the instruction of a father, of the word of Wisdom, of the ministers of the Gospel, wh…
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The gracious Saviour who purchased pardon and peace for his people, with all the affection of a tender parent, counsels us to hear and be wise, and…
