Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. New Living Translation “And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful. English Standard Version “And now, O sons, listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways. Berean Standard Bible Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. King James Bible Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. New King James Version “Now therefore, listen to me, my children, For blessed are those who keep my ways. New American Standard Bible “Now then, sons, listen to me, For blessed are those who keep my ways. NASB 1995 “Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways. NASB 1977 “Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways. Legacy Standard Bible “So now, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways. Amplified Bible “Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways. Christian Standard Bible “And now, sons, listen to me; those who keep my ways are happy. Holman Christian Standard Bible And now, my sons, listen to me; those who keep my ways are happy. American Standard Version Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways. Contemporary English Version Pay attention, my children! Follow my advice, and you will be happy. English Revised Version Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me: for blessed are they that keep my ways. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Now, sons, listen to me. Blessed are those who follow my ways. Good News Translation "Now, young people, listen to me. Do as I say, and you will be happy. International Standard Version "So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me. Majority Standard Bible Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. NET Bible "So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. New Heart English Bible "Now therefore, son, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. Webster's Bible Translation Now therefore hearken to me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. World English Bible “Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd now, you sons, listen to me, "" Indeed, blessed are they who keep my ways. Young's Literal Translation And now, ye sons, hearken to me, Yea, happy are they who keep my ways. Smith's Literal Translation And now ye sons, hear to me: and the happy shall watch my ways. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow therefore, ye children, hear me: Blessed are they that keep my ways. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, sons, hear me now. Blessed are those who preserve my ways. New American Bible Now, children, listen to me; happy are they who keep my ways. New Revised Standard Version “And now, my children, listen to me: happy are those who keep my ways. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow therefore hearken to me, O you children; for blessed is he who keeps my ways. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Therefore, children, hear me: Blessed is he who keeps my ways. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now therefore, ye children, hearken unto me; For happy are they that keep my ways. Brenton Septuagint Translation Now then, my son, hear me: blessed is the man who shall hearken to me, and the mortal who shall keep my ways; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Excellence of Wisdom…31I was rejoicing in His whole world, delighting together in the sons of men. 32Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. 33Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.… Cross References Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” John 14:21 Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.” Psalm 119:1-2 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. / And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: Isaiah 48:17-18 Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go. / If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea. John 13:17 If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. Matthew 5:3-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ... Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. Jeremiah 7:23 but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. 1 John 3:22 and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Treasury of Scripture Now therefore listen to me, O you children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. for Psalm 1:1-4 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful… Psalm 119:1,2 ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD… Psalm 128:1 A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. Jump to Previous Blessed Children Ear Happy Hearken WaysJump to Next Blessed Children Ear Happy Hearken WaysProverbs 8 1. the fame6. and evidence of wisdom 10. The excellence 12. the nature 15. the power 18. the riches 22. and the eternity of wisdom 32. Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings Now therefore, my sons, This phrase indicates a transition, suggesting a conclusion or important point following previous teachings. The term "my sons" reflects a paternal tone, common in wisdom literature, emphasizing a relationship of guidance and authority. It mirrors the way God addresses His people, highlighting the importance of listening to divine wisdom. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, wisdom was often passed down from father to son, underscoring the familial and communal aspect of learning. listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. Persons / Places / Events 1. WisdomPersonified as a woman calling out to humanity, urging them to listen and follow her guidance. In the context of Proverbs, Wisdom is often seen as a divine attribute or even a representation of God’s own wisdom. 2. Sons Represents the audience or recipients of Wisdom's call. In a broader sense, it refers to all believers or seekers of truth who are encouraged to heed Wisdom's instructions. 3. The Path of Wisdom This is not a physical place but a metaphorical journey or lifestyle that aligns with God's will and leads to blessing and fulfillment. Teaching Points The Call to ListenWisdom calls out to us, and it is our responsibility to listen actively. In a world full of noise, discerning the voice of wisdom requires intentionality and focus. The Blessing of Obedience Keeping the ways of wisdom is not just about intellectual assent but involves practical obedience. The blessings promised are contingent upon our willingness to follow through with action. The Path of Wisdom as a Lifestyle Embracing wisdom is a lifelong journey. It involves daily choices that align with God’s principles and lead to spiritual growth and maturity. The Role of Community The address to "my sons" suggests a communal aspect to the pursuit of wisdom. Engaging with a community of believers can provide support and accountability in keeping the ways of wisdom. Wisdom as a Reflection of God’s Character Since wisdom is a divine attribute, pursuing wisdom is akin to pursuing a deeper relationship with God. It reflects His character and His desires for our lives.(32) Now therefore hearken--i.e., now that ye know how great my power is, and what love I have to you, in that I rejoice in you, and call you my sons. (Comp. 1John 3:1.)Verses 32-36. - Wisdom renews the exhortation before given (Proverbs 5:7; Proverbs 7:20, but now on higher, and not merely moral or social grounds. She deduces, from her Divine origin and her care for man, the lesson that she is to be sought and prized and obeyed above all things. Verse 32. - Now therefore - having regard. to what I have revealed of myself - hearken unto me, O ye children; Septuagint, "Hear me, my son." Blessed are they that keep my ways. The expression is interjectional: "Blessings on the man! salvation to the man!" as in Proverbs 3:13. For the ways of Wisdom, see. ch. 3:17. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now therefore,וְעַתָּ֣ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time my sons, בָ֭נִים (ḇā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son listen שִׁמְעוּ־ (šim·‘ū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to me, לִ֑י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew for blessed וְ֝אַשְׁרֵ֗י (wə·’aš·rê) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! are those who keep יִשְׁמֹֽרוּ׃ (yiš·mō·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to my ways. דְּרָכַ֥י (də·rā·ḵay) Noun - common plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action Links Proverbs 8:32 NIVProverbs 8:32 NLT Proverbs 8:32 ESV Proverbs 8:32 NASB Proverbs 8:32 KJV Proverbs 8:32 BibleApps.com Proverbs 8:32 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 8:32 Chinese Bible Proverbs 8:32 French Bible Proverbs 8:32 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:32 Now therefore my sons listen to me (Prov. 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