1 Hear, ye sons, the correction of a father, and attend, that ye may know understanding.2 For, good teaching, have I given you, mine instruction, do not ye forsake.3 For, a son, became I to my father, tender and most precious in the sight of my mother.4 So he taught me, and said to meLet thy heart, lay hold of my words, Keep my commandments and live!5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding, Do not forget, neither decline thou from the sayings of my mouth.6 Do not forsake her, and she will guard thee,love her and she will keep thee.