1 Listen, sons, to a father's instruction.Pay attention and know understanding;2 for I give you sound learning.Do not forsake my law.3 For I was a son to my father,tender and an only child in the sight of my mother.4 He taught me, and said to me:"Let your heart retain my words.Keep my commandments, and live.5 Get wisdom.Get understanding.Do not forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you.Love her, and she will keep you.