Verse Comparison: Proverbs 4:1
American Standard Version
Hear, `my' sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
Amplified® Bible
HEAR, MY sons, the instruction of a father, and pay attention in order to gain {and} to know intelligent discernment, comprehension, {and} interpretation [of spiritual matters].
Darby English Version
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know intelligence;
King James Version
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
Revised Standard Version
Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight;
Young's Literal Translation
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding.