King James Version
Proverbs 19:27 in the King James Version says “Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 19 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.”
Proverbs 19:27 · KJV
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. will beware: Heb. will be cunning
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. An: Heb. A witness of Belial
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Cease”
H2308properly, to be flabby, i.e., (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
“my son”
H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
“to hear”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
“the instruction”
H4148properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
“that causeth to err”
H7686to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication
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