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My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding:
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A Father's Urgent Plea
Commentators note that this verse serves as a formal introduction to a new section of teaching. A father figure urgently calls his 'son' to pay close attention because he is about to address a critical danger, identified by scholars as the 'besetting sin of youth'—sexual temptation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The formula of a new counsel, introducing another warning against the besetting sin of youth (Proverbs 2:16).
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My son, attend unto my wisdom Not the wisdom of the world or of the flesh, worldly wisdom and carnal policy; but spi…
Solomon cautions all young men, as his children, to abstain from fleshly lusts. Some interpret "the adulterous woman" mentioned here as idolatry or…
