Provérbios 4

Advice to Young People

1 My child, listen closely

to my teachings

and learn common sense.

2 My advice is useful,

so don’t turn away.

3 When I was still very young

and my mother’s favorite child,

my father 4 said to me:

"If you follow my teachings

and keep them in mind,

you will live.

5 Be wise and learn good sense;

remember my teachings

and do what I say.

6 "If you love Wisdom

and don’t reject her,

she will watch over you.