1 Hear, ye sons, the correction of a father, and attend, that ye may know understanding.

2 For, good teaching, have I given you, mine instruction, do not ye forsake.

3 For, a son, became I to my father, tender and most precious in the sight of my mother.

4 So he taught me, and said to meLet thy heart, lay hold of my words, Keep my commandments and live!

5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding, Do not forget, neither decline thou from the sayings of my mouth.

6 Do not forsake her, and she will guard thee,love her and she will keep thee.