1 Hearken, ye sons, [unto] the chastening of the father, and pay attention that ye might know understanding.2 For I give you good doctrine; do not forsake my law.3 For I was my father's son, tender and unique in the sight of my mother.4 He taught me and said unto me, Sustain thine heart with my words; keep my commandments, and live.5 Get wisdom, get understanding; forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee; love her, and she shall keep thee.