Come together and listen, O sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel.
Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you.
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.
My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,