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.