Proverbs 8:32

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ps 119:1-2 : 1 ALEPH. Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.
Luke 11:28 : 28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Ps 128:1 : 1 A Song of Ascents. Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.
Prov 5:7 : 7 Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.
Prov 7:24 : 24 Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.
Ps 1:1-4 : 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovah; And on his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That bringeth forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also doth not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4 The wicked are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Prov 7:24
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24Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.
Prov 5:7
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7Now therefore, [my] sons, hearken unto me, And depart not from the words of my mouth.
Prov 8:33-35
3 verses
79%
33Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.
34Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.
35For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.
Prov 4:1-2
2 verses
78%
1Hear, [my] sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
2For I give you good doctrine; Forsake ye not my law.
Prov 4:20-21
2 verses
78%
20My son, attend to my words; Incline thine ear unto my sayings.
21Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thy heart.
Prov 1:8
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8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
Prov 7:1
77%
1My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee.
Gen 27:8
77%
8Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.
Prov 2:1-2
2 verses
77%
1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee;
2So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;
Prov 23:26
77%
26My son, give me thy heart; And let thine eyes delight in my ways.
Prov 5:1
76%
1My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding:
Prov 4:10-11
2 verses
76%
10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many.
11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.
Prov 3:1
76%
1My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments:
Prov 8:31
75%
31Rejoicing in his habitable earth; And my delight was with the sons of men.
Ps 34:11
75%
11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of Jehovah.
Ps 128:1
75%
1A Song of Ascents. Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.
Prov 23:19
74%
19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.
Deut 12:28
74%
28Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the eyes of Jehovah thy God.
Prov 22:6
74%
6Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Prov 1:15
74%
15My son, walk not thou in the way with them; Refrain thy foot from their path:
Prov 4:4
73%
4And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;
Prov 23:15
73%
15My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:
Prov 2:20
73%
20That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous.
Ps 81:13
73%
13Oh that my people would hearken unto me, That Israel would walk in my ways!
Luke 11:28
72%
28But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Deut 5:29
72%
29Oh that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!
Job 34:16
72%
16If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: Hearken to the voice of my words.
Ps 78:1
72%
1Maschil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my law: Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
Prov 27:11
72%
11My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.
Prov 6:20
72%
20My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
Prov 8:18
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18Riches and honor are with me; [Yea], durable wealth and righteousness.
Ps 128:4
72%
4Behold, thus shall the man be blessed That feareth Jehovah.
Prov 23:12
71%
12Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Prov 8:20
71%
20I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;
Prov 8:6
71%
6Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.
Ps 112:1
71%
1Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Prov 22:17-18
2 verses
71%
17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.
Deut 8:6
71%
6And thou shalt keep the commandments of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.
Prov 20:7
71%
7A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him.
1 Chr 28:8
71%
8Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of Jehovah, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of Jehovah your God; that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you for ever.
Prov 3:21
71%
21My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Prov 17:6
71%
6Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.