1. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 4:1:1 ⧉שִׁמְע֣וּshimeuhear Proverbs 4:1:2 ⧉בָ֭נִיםvanimsons Proverbs 4:1:3 ⧉מ֣וּסַרmusardiscipline or instruction Proverbs 4:1:4 ⧉אָ֑בavof a father Proverbs 4:1:5 ⧉וְ֝הַקְשִׁ֗יבוּvehakshivuand pay attention Proverbs 4:1:6 ⧉לָדַ֥עַתladaatto know Proverbs 4:1:7 ⧉בִּינָֽה׃binaunderstanding or insight |
1. Formal Translation Children, listen to a father’s instruction, and be attentive so that you may come to know understanding. |
1. Dynamic Translation Listen, my children, to your father’s instruction; focus carefully so that you gain insight. |