8 Now, my son, listen to my voice and do exactly as I tell you.
Genesis 27:8
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Proverbs 5:6–8
6 She does not consider the path of life; she does not know that her ways are unstable. 7 So now, my sons, listen to me, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth. 8 Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house,
Proverbs 7:23–25
23 until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life. 24 Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth. 25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.
Sirach 3:1–2
1 Hear me, your father, O my children, and do what you hear, that you all may be safe. (WEB) 2 For the Lord honors the father over the children, and has confirmed the judgment of the mother over her sons. (WEB)
Sirach 6:22–24
22 For wisdom is according to her name. She isn’t manifest to many. (WEB) 23 Give ear, my son, and accept my judgment. Don’t refuse my counsel. (WEB) 24 Bring your feet into her fetters, and your neck into her chain. (WEB)
Ezekiel 3:9–11
9 I will make your forehead like a diamond, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or dismayed at their presence, even though they are a rebellious house.” 10 “Son of man,” He added, “listen carefully to all the words I speak to you, and take them to heart. 11 Go…
Proverbs 4:19–21
19 But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble. 20 My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.
2 Baruch 5:3–5
3 And thou shalt see with thine eyes That the enemy will not overthrow Zion, Nor shall they burn Jerusalem, But be the ministers of the Judge for the time. (2BA) 4 But do thou go and do whatsoever I have said unto thee.' (2BA) 5 And I went and took Jeremiah, and Adu, and Seriah,… (2BA)
Sirach 16:23–25
23 He who is lacking in understanding thinks about these things. An unwise and erring man thinks foolishly. (WEB) 24 My son, listen to me, learn knowledge, and heed my words with your heart. (WEB) 25 I will impart instruction with precision, and declare knowledge exactly. (WEB)
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