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Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding;
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American Standard Version
Hear, my sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
Christian Standard Bible
Listen, sons, to a father’s discipline, and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,
English Standard Version
Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
King James Version
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
New American Standard Bible
Listen, my sons, to the instruction of a father, And pay attention so that you may gain understanding,
New International Version
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
New Living Translation
My children, listen when your father corrects you. Pay attention and learn good judgment,
World English Bible
Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;