1 Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

2 For I give you good doctrine. Forsake ye not my law.

3 For I was a son to my father, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

4 And he taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.

5 Get wisdom, get understanding. Do not forget, nor decline from the words of my mouth.

6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve thee. Love her, and she will keep thee.