My son. See the Structure (p. 864) for the portions so addressed (Proverbs 1:6; Proverbs 1:9; Proverbs 1:18. Pro 19:20-34. Proverbs 27:1, Pro 27:29, Proverbs 27:27; Proverbs 30:1; Proverbs 30:31; Proverbs 30:31). Occurs fifteen times in this member. hear, &c. Illustrations: Isaac (Genesis 48:15); Moses (Hebrews 11:23); Samuel (1 Samuel 1:28; 1 Samuel 2:18; 1 Samuel 3:19-21); Timothy (2Ti 1:5. 2 Timothy 3:15.Acts 16:1; Acts 16:2).
thy father. The address is educational, this being the duty of the father, corresponding with Proverbs 31:1-9, as contrasted with "the words of the wise", also addressed to "my son" (Proverbs 19:20; Proverbs 19:24, Pro 19:34. Proverbs 27:1, Pro 27:29, Proverbs 27:27).
thy mother. Compare Proverbs 31:1-9.