Bible verse

Proverbs 4:2

For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.

Proverbs 4:2 · BSB

Proverbs 4:2 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 4.

1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.

2 For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.

3 When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother,

4 he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.

5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.

6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you.

Read all of Proverbs 4

Proverbs 4:2 in other translations

KJV

For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.

ASV

For I give you good doctrine; Forsake ye not my law.

ERV

For I give you good doctrine; forsake ye not my law.

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