Proverbs 4

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.