1 Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction.Pay attention and know understanding;
2 for I give you sound learning.Don’t forsake my law.
3 For I was a son to my father,tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.
4 He taught me, and said to me:“Let your heart retain my words.Keep my commandments, and live.
5 Get wisdom.Get understanding.Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth.