Proverbs 5:1 meaning and explanation

My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,

Proverbs 5:1, Berean Standard Bible

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The speaker is a father or teacher addressing "my son," a student in the wisdom tradition of ancient Israel. This opening line sets the pattern for the chapter: a loving appeal for attentive hearing before any warning is given.

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