Other translations
New Catholic Bible
Listen to me, my child, and acquire knowledge; pay close attention to what I have to say.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Listen to me, my child, and acquire knowledge, and pay close attention to my words.
Good News Translation®
My child, listen and pay attention to me; you will gain knowledge if you do.
Wycliffe Bible
Son, hear thou me, and learn thou teaching [or discipline] of wit, and give thou attention to my words in thine heart;
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Listen to me, my son, and acquire knowledge, and pay close attention to my words.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Listen to me, my child, and acquire knowledge, and pay close attention to my words.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Listen to me, my child, and acquire knowledge, and pay close attention to my words.
Common English Bible © 2011
Listen to me, my child: gain knowledge and apply your mind to my words.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Listen to me, my son, and take my advice, and apply your mind to my words,
Revised Standard Version
Listen to me, my son, and acquire knowledge, and pay close attention to my words.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Listen to me, my child, and acquire knowledge, and pay close attention to my words.