Proverbs 4:3
World English Bible (WEB)
For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
In context
1 Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
2 for I give you sound learning. Don’t forsake my law.
3 For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
4 He taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.
5 Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 4:3 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
- KJV King James Version
- For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother,
- ASV American Standard Version
- For I was a son unto my father, Tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For, a son I have been to my father — tender, And an only one before my mother.
- DBY Darby Translation
- For I was a son unto my father, tender and an only one in the sight of my mother.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.