Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Cease, my son, to hear instruction `Only' to err from the words of knowledge.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A son who no longer gives attention to teaching is turned away from the words of knowledge.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Cease, my son, to hear the instruction which causeth to stray from the words of knowledge.

World English Bible (WEB)

If you stop listening to instruction, my son, You will stray from the words of knowledge.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Cease, my son, to hear instruction -- To err from sayings of knowledge.