Proverbs 1:8
βMy son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:β
KJV
Read in Proverbs 1Meaning
The parental pair presents wisdom as formation received within a household and community.
Read carefully
The verse commends wise instruction; it does not sanctify abuse or wrongdoing.
Reflection
Listen carefully and test wise instruction by truth and justice.