Proverbs 7:24

Modern

Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.

Traditional

Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.

Literal

And now, sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.

Latin

Nunc ergo, fili mi, audi me, et attende verbis oris mei.

Hebrew

English

Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.

The father emphasizes thr lesson: An adulteress may seem attractive, and a relationship with her is tempting, but it will lead to harm or even death.

This is the final section in Proverbs 1–9 that warns about the dangers of promiscuous women (see also Proverbs 2:16–22; 5:1–23; 6:20–35).

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 5:7
So now, my sons, listen to me, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 4:1
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
1 John 2:1
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
Proverbs 8:32–33
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Galatians 4:19
My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you,
1 Corinthians 4:14–15
I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.