Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.
Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—
My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight,
Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—
Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman,
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.