1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention, to gain understanding.
2 For I give you sound learning— do not forsake my instruction.
3 When I was a son to my father, tender and special to my mother,
4 he taught me and said to me: “Lay hold of my words in your heart, keep my commands and you will live!
5 Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
6 Do not forsake her, and she will guard you. Love her, and she will watch over you.