“For I was a son to my father,tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.”
Proverbs 4:3 (WEB)
Context Reading
1Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction.Pay attention and know understanding; 2for I give you sound learning.Don’t forsake my law. 3For I was a son to my father,tender and an only child in the sight of my mother. 4He taught me, and said to me:“Let your heart retain my words.Keep my commandments, and live. 5Get wisdom.Get understanding.Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth.