1 My son, pay close attentionand don't forgetwhat I tell you to do.
2 Obey me, and you will live!Let my instructions beyour greatest treasure.
3 Keep them at your fingertipsand write themin your mind.
4 Let wisdom be your sisterand make common senseyour closest friend.
5 They will protect youfrom the flattering wordsof someone else's wife.
6 From the window of my house,I once happened to see