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blessed are those who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“And now, O sons, listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed <i>are they that</i> keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Now therefore, listen to me, <i>my</i> children, For blessed <i>are those who</i> keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Now then, sons, listen to me, For blessed are those who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Now therefore, <i>O</i> sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“So now, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“And now, sons, listen to me; those who keep my ways are happy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And now, my sons, listen to me; those who keep my ways are happy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Pay attention, my children! Follow my advice, and you will be happy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me: for blessed are they that keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Now, sons, listen to me. Blessed are those who follow my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Now, young people, listen to me. Do as I say, and you will be happy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Now therefore, son, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now therefore hearken to me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, you sons, listen to me, "" Indeed, blessed are they who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And now, ye sons, hearken to me, Yea, happy are they who keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now ye sons, hear to me: and the happy shall watch my ways.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, ye children, hear me: Blessed are they that keep my ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, sons, hear me now. Blessed are those who preserve my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now, children, listen to me; happy are they who keep my ways. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“And now, my children, listen to me: happy are those who keep my ways.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore hearken to me, O you children; for blessed is he who keeps my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Therefore, children, hear me: Blessed is he who keeps my ways.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now therefore, ye children, hearken unto me; For happy are they that keep my ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Now then, <i>my</i> son, hear me: blessed is the man who shall hearken to me, and the mortal who shall keep my ways;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/8-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1502" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/8.htm">The Excellence of Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>I was rejoicing in His whole world, delighting together in the sons of men. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now therefore,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">my sons,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šim·‘ū- (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">listen</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: wə·’aš·rê (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">for blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: yiš·mō·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">are those who keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: də·rā·ḵay (N-cpc:: 1cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">my ways.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22-25</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a></span><br />But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-1.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-2</a></span><br />“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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/48-17.htm">Isaiah 48:17-18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-17.htm">John 13:17</a></span><br />If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a></span><br />“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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-14.htm">Revelation 22:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Romans 2:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-23.htm">Jeremiah 7:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">1 John 3:22</a></span><br />and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now therefore listen to me, O you children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.</p><p class="hdg">for</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-4</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1,2</a></b></br> ALEPH. Blessed <i>are</i> the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Psalm 128:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. Blessed <i>is</i> every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/5-18.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-24.htm">Children</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-14.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-27.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/8-34.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Children</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-34.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-34.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-22.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-6.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">the fame</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">and evidence of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">The excellence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">the nature</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">the power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-18.htm">the riches</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-22.htm">and the eternity of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/proverbs/8.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Now therefore</b><br />This phrase serves as a transition, indicating a conclusion or a call to action based on previous statements. In the context of <a href="/proverbs/8.htm">Proverbs 8</a>, wisdom personified has been speaking, extolling her virtues and the benefits of heeding her call. The use of "now therefore" suggests urgency and importance, urging the listener to pay attention and act upon the wisdom that has been shared.<p><b>my sons</b><br />The term "sons" is often used in Proverbs to denote not just literal offspring but also disciples or followers. It reflects a familial relationship, suggesting care, guidance, and authority. In the Hebrew context, this term emphasizes the importance of passing down wisdom and instruction from one generation to the next, highlighting the communal and relational aspect of learning and living wisely.<p><b>listen to me</b><br />Listening in the biblical sense goes beyond mere hearing; it implies obedience and action. The Hebrew root for "listen" (שָׁמַע, shama) encompasses both hearing and responding appropriately. This call to listen is a plea for attentive and active engagement with wisdom, underscoring the transformative power of truly heeding divine instruction.<p><b>for blessed are those</b><br />The word "blessed" (אַשְׁרֵי, ashrei) conveys a state of happiness, contentment, and divine favor. In the biblical context, being blessed is often associated with living in accordance with God's will and experiencing the resulting peace and prosperity. This phrase assures the listener that there is a tangible, positive outcome for those who choose to follow wisdom's path.<p><b>who keep my ways</b><br />To "keep" in this context means to observe, guard, and adhere to. The Hebrew root (שָׁמַר, shamar) suggests careful attention and preservation. "My ways" refers to the paths of wisdom, which are aligned with God's righteous standards. This phrase emphasizes the importance of not just knowing wisdom but actively living it out, maintaining a lifestyle that reflects divine principles and commands.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) <span class= "bld">Now therefore hearken--</span><span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, 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. <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm" title="Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knows us not, because it knew him not.">1John 3:1</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 32-36.</span> - Wisdom renews the exhortation before given (<a href="/proverbs/5-7.htm">Proverbs 5:7</a>; <a href="/proverbs/7-20.htm">Proverbs 7:20</a>, 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. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Now therefore</span> - having regard. to what I have revealed of myself - <span class="cmt_word">hearken unto me, O ye children;</span> Septuagint, "Hear me, my son." <span class="cmt_word">Blessed are they that keep my ways</span>. The expression is interjectional: "Blessings on the man! salvation to the man!" as in <a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13</a>. For the <span class="accented">ways</span> of Wisdom, see. ch. 3:17. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/8-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now therefore,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my sons,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָ֭נִים</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">listen</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְעוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(šim·‘ū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">for blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝אַשְׁרֵ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aš·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are those who keep</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁמֹֽרוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·mō·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my ways.</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּרָכַ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(də·rā·ḵay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:32 Now therefore my sons listen to me (Prov. 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