1 Sons, hear the instruction of a father, and listen in order to know understanding.
2 For I give you good teaching; do not forsake my law.
3 For I was my father's son, tender and only [beloved] in the sight of my mother.
4 He also taught me, and said to me, Let your heart hold fast my words, keep my commandments and live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; forget not; nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
6 Do not forsake her, and she shall keep you; love her, and she shall keep you.